Leo XIV: On the Peripheries of Faith
ANALYSIS: The first countries Leo has chosen to visit in Europe on his international travels are those with a solid Catholic history.
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The Second Consistory of Leo XIV: A Method of Government?
ANALYSIS: The extraordinary consistory can include the creation of new cardinals, but it can also be a consistory for discussion.
Connecting the Dots From ‘Rerum Novarum’ to ‘Magnifica Humanitas’
ANALYSIS: There have been seven phases of development over the past 135 since Pope Leo III issued his groundbreaking document.
Leo XIV and the Legacy of Europe’s Great Churches
ANALYSIS: Beginning with Spain, the Pope signals his priorities with visits to important sacred sites to European Catholicism.
With Pope Leo, ‘Augustinian’ Is the Label That Matters Most
ANALYSIS: A new collection of speeches Robert Prevost gave while he was head of the Augustinians helps unlock the mystery of his priorities as Pope and his Augustinian soul.
Leo XIV and the Challenge of Tradition
ANALYSIS: Leo XIV finds himself caught between two sides, both particularly stubborn.
Pope Leo XIV: The End of the Pragmatic Approach
ANALYSIS: The way Leo XIV addressed the blessing issue marked a necessary discontinuity with his predecessor.
Was Pope Leo XIV Offering His African Audiences a Preview of His New Encyclical?
ANALYSIS: In recent months, the Pope has returned several times to the themes of social doctrine. In Africa, however, he revealed his thoughts on these issues in greater depth.
Who Is Pope Leo’s New ‘Sostituto’ for the Secretariat of State?
ANALYSIS: 3 key features of Archbishop Rudelli’s appointment.
St. Augustine Inspires Christians and Muslims Alike, Says Algerian Bishop Ahead of Pope’s Visit
Since 2025, French missionary Bishop Michel Guillaud has led the Diocese of Constantine, home to ancient Hippo, the seat of St. Augustine.
