Articles by Victoria Cardiel
The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Dec 20, 2025 / 08:00 amPope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would be the best gift this Christmas: make peace.
Pope Leo XIV strengthens legal protections for employees of the Vatican and Holy See
Dec 19, 2025 / 16:22 pmPope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See.
Pope Leo XIV writes preface to book that shaped his spiritual life
Dec 19, 2025 / 11:05 am“The Practice of the Presence of God” is a 17th-century spiritual classic written by the Carmelite friar Lawrence of the Resurrection.
Pope Leo XIV warns against destructive spiral of autonomous weapons and escalation
Dec 18, 2025 / 18:28 pmPope Leo XIV warned against the destructive spiral fueled by the arms race and the development of autonomous weapons.
Countdown to the closing of the jubilee: When, who will close the Holy Doors in Rome?
Dec 18, 2025 / 07:00 amJust a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec. 24, 2024.
First painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe preserved in fourth-century church
Dec 17, 2025 / 17:30 pmThe Church of St. Vitale is the oldest Christian church still standing in the center of Rome and contains the first image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV: True treasure is found in the heart, not ‘too much doing’
Dec 17, 2025 / 07:30 amPope Leo XIV spoke about the solution for restless hearts in his catechesis at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 17.
Pope thankful for pro-life Nativity scene that ‘represents a life preserved from abortion’
Dec 15, 2025 / 17:06 pmPope Leo XIV thanked Costa Rican artist Paula Sáenz Soto for donating a pro-life Nativity scene to the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims
Dec 15, 2025 / 07:48 amPope Leo XIV on Monday condemned a deadly attack on the Jewish community in Sydney and entrusted the victims to God in prayer.
Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue
Dec 14, 2025 / 08:05 amPope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an immediate end to violence.
Vatican to unveil Nativity scene, light up Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 15
Dec 14, 2025 / 07:00 amThe Governorate of Vatican City State has announced the origins of the fir tree and Nativity scene that will adorn St. Peter’s Square this Christmas.
Pope Leo praises Christian archaeology, capable of ‘bringing to light anonymous holiness’
Dec 12, 2025 / 11:42 amPope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 published a new apostolic letter in which he praised Christian archaeology as a work capable of “giving a voice to the silence of history.”
Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices
Dec 11, 2025 / 18:30 pmPope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion of “cultural diplomacy.”
Vatican conference: Our Lady of Guadalupe in light of doctrinal note on titles of Mary
Dec 11, 2025 / 16:54 pmAt the conclusion of the conference, Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will take place at 4 p.m. local time in St. Peter’s Basilica, celebrated by Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV criticizes transhumanism: ‘Death is not opposed to life’
Dec 10, 2025 / 11:21 amPope Leo XIV spoke about Christ's promise of eternal life during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 10.
The pope urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo
Dec 9, 2025 / 14:32 pmPope Leo XIV received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.
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.