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Archbishop Filippo Iannone, prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. | Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News

Dicastery for Bishops prefect discusses selection of new bishops, challenges they face

The prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops explained how it performs its functions, what qualities the pope encourages
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Pope Leo XIV names another Chinese bishop under Vatican-Beijing agreement

Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained July 22 to lead the Diocese of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia, continuing
Pope Leo XIV stands out of a window at St. Benedict Abbey in Subiaco, Italy, on July 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV visits major Italian pilgrimage sites while on vacation

The pontiff left Castel Gandolfo on July 22 to visit holy sites in Vallepietra and Subiaco. Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV speaks in St. Peter's Square at the general audience on May 27, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to U.S. religious superiors: Prioritize community life

The Vatican issued the pontiff’s letter on July 22 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Conference of
Cover of the Italian edition of “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,” which includes a foreword by Pope Leo XIV and was published on July 21, 2026. | Credit: Libreria Editrice Vaticana

Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword

The pontiff invoked Bob Dylan and others in the book “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,” which

Castel Gandolfo: The Marian Heart of the Pope’s Residence

Castel Gandolfo is not officially a Marian shrine, yet it carries a deep Marian identity. From the celebration

Inside the Vatican Observatory with the Pope’s Astronomer

There is more to Castel Gandolfo than the Apostolic Palace. It is also home to one of the

Castel Gandolfo: The Papal Palace That Sheltered 12,000

Castel Gandolfo is known as the summer residence of the Popes, but during the Second World War it

Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s “Second Vatican” Above Rome

For four centuries, Castel Gandolfo has been more than a summer escape for the Popes. Overlooking Lake Albano,
Pope Leo XIV with members of the Benedictine community at the Abbey of Montecassino on July 20, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV makes private visit to St. Benedict's tomb, prays for peace

The pontiff visited the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on
Pope Leo XIV speaks via a video address to the Eucharistic pilgrimage at its concluding Mass in Philadelphia, July 5, 2026. | Credit: The Holy See

New Pope Leo XIV medal on sustainability to debut in Rome in October

The pontiff will personally present the Villanova University-sponsored award at the International Sustainability Conference Oct. 12–15. A new
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered for the recitation of the Angelus at Castel Gandolfo on July 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or 'arrogant judgments'

At the Sunday Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff said God’s kingdom grows quietly through smallness, patience, and
Pope Leo XIV enjoys the Christmas concert. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to attend summer concert at Castel Gandolfo

The pontiff, who is on vacation at the lakeside town, will attend a classical concert in his honor
The Palazzo Senatorio, Rome’s city hall, is located at the Piazza del Campidoglio atop Rome’s Capitoline Hill. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Echoing Pope Leo XIV, experts sign Rome declaration on limits for AI and nuclear arms

The declaration was signed on July 16, marking the conclusion of a three-day Vatican summit on AI security
Pope Leo XIV looks out from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after his election on May 8, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican clarifies pope’s role ‘as universal shepherd’ in wake of US ambassador’s comments

“The pope normally speaks as a head of the Church,” papal expert Father Roberto Regoli told EWTN News.
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Vatican hosts Nobel laureates, experts to discuss AI security risks

The July 14–16 summit is being held at the Borgo Laudato Si’ gardens at Castel Gandolfo. The Vatican
Bishops of the Society of St. Pius X take part in the consecration of four new bishops at the society’s seminary in Écône, Switzerland, on July 1, 2026. | Credit: Society of St. Pius X

Society of St. Pius X appeals to Vatican against schism decree

The society filed its appeal with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July 11, arguing
Archbishop Miguel Maury, apostolic nuncio to Great Britain since 2023. | Credit: Apostolic Nunciature in Great Britain

Papal nuncio to Great Britain: A visit from Pope Leo is ‘likely’

The apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, Archbishop Miguel Maury, has been in the Vaticanʼs diplomatic service for nearly
The Sistine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Library, its main exhibition and historical reading room, features vaulted, frescoed ceilings. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library

The new exhibit reflects a recent focus on promoting contemporary art at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV will
Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful during his Sunday Angelus on July 12, 2026, at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on
Pope Leo XIV greets guests during a lunch for poor people at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome, July 11, 2026. The event was the second lunch the pope has hosted with those facing poverty since the beginning of his pontificate. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice

The Holy Father on July 11 hosted “Lunch with the Pope,” a day of hospitality and fraternity at
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on July 5, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Iraqi Christians: Be Christ’s light in challenging times

The Vatican published a video message from the pontiff on July 8 for the Ankawa Youth Meeting. Pope
Father Pier Luigi Stolfi, moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Rome. Pope Leo XIV appointed Stolfi on July 7, 2026, amid reform of the central organization of the diocese. | Credit: Cristian Gennari

Pope Leo XIV continues reform of Diocese of Rome with addition of leadership position

The appointment continues Leo’s reform of the Diocese of Rome, of which he is bishop, rolling back changes
Pope Leo XIV greets crowds under a glaring sun during the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on May 27, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV to share lunch with 200 people in need at Castel Gandolfo

The gathering will take place during the pope’s July stay at the papal villa and will include prayer,

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