Articles by Victoria Cardiel
Official Vatican documents can now be drafted in languages other than Latin
Dec 2, 2025 / 07:00 amFor the first time, the regulations stipulate that “the curial institutions will, as a general rule, draft their documents in Latin or in another language.”
The Holy See closed the 2024 fiscal year with a surplus of $1.86 million
Dec 1, 2025 / 16:51 pmThe Holy See closed the 2024 fiscal year with a surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.86 million), according to the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy.
Pope Leo praises ‘wonderful adventure’ of parenthood despite hardships
Nov 26, 2025 / 18:04 pmPope Leo XIV praised “the wonderful adventure” of becoming parents that many families are choosing to embark on today, despite economic and social difficulties.
Pope to give 2025 Ratzinger Prize to conductor Riccardo Muti at Christmas concert
Nov 25, 2025 / 08:00 amRiccardo Muti will conduct a concert at the Vatican in Pope Leo XIV’s honor on Dec. 12.
Vatican defends monogamy against polygamy, polyamory
Nov 25, 2025 / 06:00 am“One Flesh: In Praise of Monogamy” was published in Italian by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Nov. 25.
Liturgical singing requires ‘a deep spiritual life,’ Pope Leo XIV says
Nov 23, 2025 / 13:10 pmPope Leo XIV praised the “precious” ministry of liturgical music and told choir members that their service at the altar must be sustained above all by a deep life of prayer.
Pope Leo XIV urges Christians to move beyond outdated theological disputes
Nov 23, 2025 / 12:29 pmPope Leo XIV has called on Christians to rediscover together the faith professed at the Council of Nicaea 1,700 years ago.
New book by Pope Leo XIV: Human fraternity is ‘the antidote against all extremism’
Nov 22, 2025 / 07:00 am“The Power of the Gospel” is the title of a new Italian-language book by Pope Leo XIV.
‘The pope is traveling to a wounded country,’ Lebanese priest says
Nov 21, 2025 / 07:00 amThe upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon comes as a new wave of Israeli bombings have shaken several towns near the southern border.
Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Nov 20, 2025 / 16:00 pmPope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis.
Pope Leo XIV calls for ecological conversion and support for contemplative life
Nov 19, 2025 / 12:53 pmAt his general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying the death and resurrection of Christ form the “foundation” of an integral ecology.
Virgin Mary doesn’t have ‘the role of holding back God’s wrath,’ Vatican expert says
Nov 19, 2025 / 11:15 amVatican expert says considering the Virgin Mary as “Co-Redemptrix” or “Mediatrix” distorts the Christian faith and leads to a superstitious view.
Abuse of consecrated women: ‘The first words should be: I believe you, you are not alone’
Nov 19, 2025 / 09:00 amThe challenge of addressing abuse within consecrated life was the focus of a meeting organized by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors held in Rome.
Pope Leo asks for liturgy that is ‘sober in its solemnity’ while respecting popular piety
Nov 17, 2025 / 19:40 pmPope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and calling for attention to be paid to popular piety.
Pope Leo XIV laments distortion of the Gospel for ‘particular interests’
Nov 17, 2025 / 10:39 amThe Catholic Biblical Federation promotes the knowledge, dissemination, and study of sacred Scripture around the world.
Pope Leo XIV shares lunch with more than 1,300 people in need at the Vatican
Nov 16, 2025 / 11:15 amPope Leo XIV had lunch on Sunday with more than 1,300 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion, gathering with them in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.
Pope Leo XIV: Where the world sees threats, the Church sees children
Nov 16, 2025 / 08:00 amCelebrating Mass for the Jubilee of the Poor on the ninth World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians not to retreat into a closed or “religious” world of their own.
Pope Leo calls for ‘prudent’ evaluation of supernatural phenomena to avoid superstition
Nov 13, 2025 / 15:54 pmPope Leo XIV during an address at the Vatican on Thursday called for the “prudent” evaluation of supernatural phenomena to avoid falling into superstition.
Vatican bank reinstates couple fired for violating prohibition on married employees
Nov 13, 2025 / 11:00 amThe Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) rehired the couple in a negotiated settlement over a wrongful termination lawsuit filed in January.
Pope Leo XIV highlights example of Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw
Nov 13, 2025 / 10:00 amPope Leo XIV honored the late Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw in a message to the 31st Industrial Conference of Argentina taking place in Buenos Aires.