Articles by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
‘A close, affectionate, joyful voice’: How a former colleague of Leo XIV describes him
May 20, 2025 / 16:58 pmBased on his experience working closely with him at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Monsignor Humberto González reflects on the qualities of Pope Leo.
Here’s where you can download the official photo of Pope Leo XIV for free
May 16, 2025 / 15:11 pmThe Holy See press office released a new photograph of Pope Leo XIV on Friday, available for free download.
A priest friend of Pope Leo XIV shares memories of him in Peru
May 13, 2025 / 06:00 amOn Sunday, May 12, Pope Leo XIV made time in his busy schedule to welcome his friend Father Hugo Sánchez and Sánchez’s mother to the Vatican.
No pasta carbonara or hard liquor on cardinals’ conclave menu
May 8, 2025 / 08:00 amNutritionist Giorgio Calabrese, an Italian doctor who specializes in nutritional science, prepared the menu for the cardinal electors who have kicked off the conclave.
Conclave schedule: What time does the smoke appear?
May 7, 2025 / 15:44 pmBeginning Thursday, the cardinals will hold four votes each day: two in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Papal tailor has next pope’s cassock ‘almost ready’ in 3 different sizes
May 6, 2025 / 11:57 amIt’s a busy time at Mancinelli Clergy, the iconic shop that embodies the history and tradition of ecclesiastical tailoring in Rome.
Pope Francis’ love for prisoners remained until the end
Apr 24, 2025 / 10:00 amPrisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout his pontificate.
Handing out ice cream, visiting the poor: Charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day
Apr 23, 2025 / 12:55 pmApril 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated it with acts of charity toward people in need.
The last time the world saw Pope Francis
Apr 22, 2025 / 15:54 pmPope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important day for Christians: Easter.
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion
Apr 17, 2025 / 13:01 pmThe Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no exception.
Security, technological enhancements made to St. Peter’s Basilica
Apr 17, 2025 / 08:00 amWith the aim of improving the experience of pilgrims traveling to Rome for the holy year, the Fabric of St. Peter has led various restoration and innovation projects.
Trinitarians, guardians of persecuted Christians: ‘We were born to go to the dungeons’
Apr 15, 2025 / 14:26 pmThe Trinitarian order was founded at the end of the 12th century to free persecuted Christians. Today, it continues to quietly and humbly assist those persecuted for their faith.
Pope Francis appears in public for second time during his convalescence
Apr 10, 2025 / 15:00 pmPope Francis made a surprise second appearance Thursday at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Charismatic Catholics meet in Rome to celebrate Jubilee of Hope
Apr 9, 2025 / 18:11 pmAs part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in Rome.
New evangelization program aims to awaken dormant faith
Apr 9, 2025 / 10:53 amThe center proposes a “re-evangelization” aimed particularly at those who, despite having faith, have not experienced “a living and personal encounter with Jesus Christ.”
SAINT Catholic Lifestyle app expands to Spanish, connecting users with the Church
Apr 8, 2025 / 07:00 amThis digital platform, created in December 2024 by California-based entrepreneur Ira DeWitt, reached 10,000 downloads in the United States in just a few weeks.
European bishops’ secretary-general: Secularization is eclipsing Christian values
Mar 28, 2025 / 10:30 amThe bishops of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union held their spring assembly this week, where they considered the EU’s vocation.
Consecrated women of Regnum Christi on the rebound despite ‘deep wound’ from founder
Mar 24, 2025 / 10:45 amThe confirmation of the double life of the founder of the Legionaries of Christ marked a turning point for Regnum Christi priests, consecrated men and women, and laypeople.
Dome of St. Peter’s will debut new lighting for Easter
Mar 20, 2025 / 17:05 pmAccording to Vatican News, the new state-of-the-art lighting will ensure more intense and well-distributed light that “will further enhance the dome.”
Dancers dedicate tango to Pope Francis at Gemelli Hospital
Mar 17, 2025 / 21:00 pmTango enthusiasts, the emblematic dance of Pope Francis’ homeland, gathered in front of Gemelli Hospital on Sunday to express their support and closeness to the Holy Father.