Articles by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
Thousands of young Europeans are beginning the new year at ecumenical gathering
Dec 31, 2025 / 11:58 amThousands of European youth are in Paris for an ecumenical event organized by the Taizé Community.
More than 3 million people attended Vatican audiences and ceremonies in 2025
Dec 30, 2025 / 15:56 pmDuring 2025, more than 3 million people attended audiences and liturgical celebrations at the Vatican, a year that spanned the pontificates of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV.
Courageous witnesses to the faith: 17 missionaries were murdered in 2025
Dec 30, 2025 / 15:01 pmThroughout the world in 2025, 17 missionaries were killed for the faith, 10 from Africa alone.
Pope Leo XIV warns against gambling, which ‘ruins many families’
Dec 30, 2025 / 10:45 amSpeaking to the National Association of Italian Municipalities, Pope Leo XIV warned of the dangers of gambling as well as the challenges of poverty, marginalization, and mental illness.
Catholic federation denounces withdrawal of EU funds due to ideological bias
Dec 23, 2025 / 16:25 pmThe European Commission has decided to withdraw funding from the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe.
Pope Leo in apostolic letter calls for renewed priestly formation, fraternity, and mission
Dec 22, 2025 / 12:07 pmThe document, “A Fidelity That Generates the Future,” reflects on two decrees of the Second Vatican Council on priests — both promulgated in 1965.
Pope Leo XIV: The person and families must be at center of labor system
Dec 19, 2025 / 14:30 pmPope Leo XIV advocated for a labor system that serves individuals and families so that the dignity of each employee is recognized and his or her real needs are met.
Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school
Dec 18, 2025 / 18:08 pmPope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical School in Castel Gandolfo.
Vogue magazine includes Pope Leo XIV on its list of best dressed of 2025
Dec 17, 2025 / 07:00 amVogue magazine recently named Pope Leo XIV one of the 55 best-dressed people of 2025.
With special permission, prisoners travel to Rome for the jubilee
Dec 16, 2025 / 15:11 pmThe last major event of this year’s Jubilee of Hope was dedicated to prisoners around the world.
Pope Leo XIV entrusts pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Dec 12, 2025 / 17:46 pmOn Dec. 12, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Mass on the solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whom he asked to come to his aid.
Catholic bishops in Europe express concern over EU ruling mandating recognition of same-sex unions
Dec 10, 2025 / 12:35 pmEurope's Catholic bishops expressed concern over the Court of Justice of the European Union obliging all member states to recognize same-sex marriage.
On solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, pope encourages renewing our ‘yes’ to God
Dec 8, 2025 / 13:30 pmPope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer Dec. 8 from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Fátima visionary Sister Lucia’s doctor shares moving conversion story
Dec 8, 2025 / 08:00 amDec. 10 marks the centenary of the Fátima apparitions, an occasion for which the Holy See has granted a jubilee year.
How can AI serve the common good and not just the powerful? Pope Leo XIV responds
Dec 5, 2025 / 14:38 pmPope Leo XIV reflected Dec. 5 at the Vatican on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Leo XIV eliminates commission for donations to Holy See created by Pope Francis
Dec 4, 2025 / 16:07 pmThe Vatican announced on Dec. 4 a new decision by Pope Leo XIV regarding fundraising for the Holy See.
Vatican commission rejects female diaconate, although without a ‘definitive judgment’
Dec 4, 2025 / 13:37 pmThe Vatican published on Dec. 4 the summary of the work carried out by the commissions studying the possibility of admitting women to the diaconate.
European Union imposes recognition of ‘homosexual marriage’ on all member states
Dec 3, 2025 / 08:00 amThe Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that all member states are obliged to recognize so-called “homosexual marriages” contracted in another country.
Prince Albert II blocks bill expanding abortion law in defense of Monaco’s Catholic identity
Nov 25, 2025 / 17:01 pmPrince Albert II of Monaco has announced that he will not sign into law a bill that aims to relax the conditions for accessing abortion in the European microstate.
Pope Leo XIV: Hope does not mean having all the answers but trusting in God
Nov 24, 2025 / 15:38 pmPope Leo XIV stated that hope “does not mean having all the answers, but rather it calls us to put our trust in God.”