Articles by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
Pope Leo XIV meets with his Augustinian brothers in Rome
Sep 15, 2025 / 13:00 pmPope Leo XIV on Monday received the participants of the general chapter of the Order of St. Augustine, with whom he said he felt “at home.”
Pope Leo XIV: Inappropriate behavior of the clergy ‘cannot be kept in a drawer’
Sep 12, 2025 / 16:04 pmPope Leo XIV exhorted new bishops to address issues related to inappropriate behavior on the part of the clergy: “They can’t be put away in a drawer.”
Catholic Church’s new bishops complete formation in Rome
Sep 11, 2025 / 16:57 pmEvery September, the new bishops of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to participate in a formation course.
Pope Leo XIV: Israeli attack in Qatar a ‘very serious’ development
Sep 10, 2025 / 13:18 pmReferring to the growing tension in the Middle East conflict, Pope Leo XIV stated: “We must pray a lot and keep working, searching, insisting on peace.”
Vacation’s over: How to get back into the routine with joy and hope
Sep 10, 2025 / 09:00 amThe return to school, early-morning routines, and multiple responsibilities offers the opportunity to begin anew and embrace Christian joy and hope with faith.
Pope Leo XIV defends crying: ‘It can even be the extreme form of prayer’
Sep 10, 2025 / 08:00 amPope Leo XIV held the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square, where he reflected on crying as “a profound act of humanity.”
Pope Leo XIV highlights importance of witness of families in today’s world
Sep 8, 2025 / 14:13 pmPope Leo XIV on Sept. 6 participated in the Vatican’s Festival of Families, where he highlighted the importance of the witness of families in today’s world.
Belgian bishops announce collection to cover outstanding debt from Pope Francis’ visit
Sep 5, 2025 / 15:36 pmThe Belgian bishops announced a new collection to raise the remaining 800,000 euros ($940,000) to cover the debts owed for the 2024 historic visit by Pope Francis.
Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God
Aug 19, 2025 / 14:33 pmPope Leo XIV reminded the bishops of the Amazon region of the importance of caring for nature without becoming slaves or worshippers of it.
From Rome to home: Young people strive to be witnesses for Christ
Aug 19, 2025 / 07:00 amOne million young people returned to their countries after participating in the 2025 Jubilee of Youth. Now they have a mission: to take that message and testimony home.
Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days
Aug 16, 2025 / 06:00 amPope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug. 16). Here are some of the most notable.
Pope Leo calls for peaceful resolutions to Gaza and Ukraine wars ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Aug 14, 2025 / 13:22 pmPope Leo XIV called for a peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin.
Pope Leo XIV returns to Castel Gandolfo
Aug 13, 2025 / 12:50 pmPope Leo XIV on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 13, at around 4:30 p.m. local time, returned to Castel Gandolfo, where he stayed July 6–22.
Pope places Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day within Dicastery for the Laity
Aug 13, 2025 / 12:20 pmPope Leo XIV has decided that the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day should be incorporated within the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life.
Pope Leo XIV approves measures benefiting families of Vatican employees
Aug 11, 2025 / 17:20 pmPope Leo has approved measures benefiting Vatican employees, expanding paternity leave, the rights of parents with disabled children, and granting family subsidies.
St. Augustine’s impact on the first 3 months of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate
Aug 8, 2025 / 15:53 pmToday marks three months since Pope Leo XIV first appeared on the central balcony of the Vatican basilica after being elected the successor of St. Peter.
Papal lunch with poor scheduled for Aug. 17
Aug 8, 2025 / 12:08 pmThe Prefecture of the Papal Household announced that Pope Leo XIV will travel to Albano, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 17, to celebrate Mass with the poor.
Pope Leo XIV: The family is the first place we receive support to overcome life’s trials
Aug 7, 2025 / 13:54 pmIn a video message to the third congress of the Pan-African Catholic Network for Theology and Pastoral Care, Pope Leo XIV recalled the fundamental role of the family.
‘I couldn’t believe what I was seeing’: Miracle of the oil of St. Charbel in Naples church
Aug 6, 2025 / 07:00 amSt. Ferdinand Church, located in the historic heart of Naples, Italy, was the scene of a July 24 event that many are already calling miraculous.
Pope Leo XIV visits young Spaniard hospitalized during jubilee
Aug 5, 2025 / 14:16 pmPope Leo XIV made a surprise visit to Ignacio Gonzálvez, a 15-year-old Spanish boy who was hospitalized after collapsing during the Jubilee of Youth.