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Pope Leo XIV incenses the altar as he celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica on June 29, 2026. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez / EWTN News)

Pope Leo Stands Above the ‘Liturgy Wars’

COMMENTARY: There is a calmness in the Holy Father’s remarks that sends a message to combatants to back
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Abuse prevention, liturgy central to Vatican courses for new bishops

The program has been a fixture of the Church calendar since 2000, when it was launched by St.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Sept. 1, 2026, in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si’ within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo. | Credit: Vatican Media

True ecological conversion passes through the Eucharist

An International Theological Commission document sets out a Christian vision of humanity’s relationship with creation. VATICAN CITY —
Cardinals meet with Pope Leo XIV in the third session of the consistory on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Vatican. (photo: Vatican Media)

Who Will Be Offered the First Red Hats of Leo XIV’s Pontificate?

ANALYSIS: The first American Pope has yet to appoint his inaugural batch of cardinals. So far, Leo XIV’s
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and secretary for relations with states of the Holy See. Credit: Vatican Media

Leo XIV: A New Diplomacy?

ANALYSIS: Recent meetings between the Vatican and Moscow hint at a new era in diplomatic relations. Archbishop Paul
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the General Audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, on Sept. 2, 2026. (photo: Elisabetta Trevisan / Vatican Media)

An Unusual Wave of Generosity Precedes Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France

The unexpected success of the campaign funding the Pope’s September trip is reaching well beyond the Church’s usual

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