Pope Leo XIV Names Nun, Cardinal to Succeed Cardinal Czerny at Human Development Office
Sister Alessandra Smerilli becomes the second woman in history to lead a Vatican dicastery as prefect.
Sister Alessandra Smerilli becomes the second woman in history to lead a Vatican dicastery as prefect.
On the eve of the traditionalist society's planned episcopal consecrations without papal approval, the pontiff issued a written appeal to the SSPX superior general.
VATICAN DIARY: This June’s consistory didn’t culminate in any dramatic or decisive result, but the mere fact that it took place was significant.
According to organizers, the address will reflect on the legacy of Catholicism in the U.S. while encouraging the faithful to seek renewed unity, peace, and hope through Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
The pontiff celebrated Mass on June 29 and bestowed the pallium on 35 new archbishops.
The Pope expressed solidarity with those affected by recent earthquakes, following a reflection on ‘detachment, loss and hospitality’ in Christian love.
The Holy Father was gifted the baseball and a White Sox-themed rosary from A.J. Pierzynski.
Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the Pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their 'strong, explicit and public' support.
Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on June 24.
COMMENTARY: As the saying goes, sometimes the medium is the message. Leo is radiating in word and deed the message of Christian humanism that he preaches.
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