Pilgrims flock to Castel Gandolfo for Pope Leo’s first summer Angelus July 12, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When the 8:21 a.m. train left Rome’s Termini Station to Castel Gandolfo July 12, people packed like sardines into the regional cars. While two or three passengers got off at stations along the way, most disembarked at Castel Gandolfo and headed up the hill to see Pope Leo XIV during the Sunday Angelus prayer — the first this summer to be said from his lakeview residence.
Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo July 11, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Under the Italian sun of Lake Albano and the shade of Castel Gandolfo’s Borgo Laudato si’ trees, Pope Leo XIV enjoyed lunch with people experiencing social vulnerability.
When the American pope comes for July 4 dinner, here’s what happens July 8, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV marked the United States’ 250th anniversary with a relaxed July 4 dinner at the Rome residence of U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch, offering a rare glimpse of the first U.S.-born pope in an informal setting.
Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary July 7, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The Vatican has released the framework for a fall meeting with the heads of Eastern Catholic Churches and presidents of bishops’ conferences, marking the 10th anniversary of “Amoris Laetitia” and focusing on the Church’s pastoral approach to families.
Pope Leo starts his summer break at Castel Gandolfo with cheerful welcome July 6, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When the papal coat of arms was hung at the balcony of the papal Castel Gandolfo residence July 5, locals knew that their main summer protagonist was on the way.
Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean? July 2, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be “in schism” after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without the papal mandate, marking the most serious rupture in the Church since Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s unauthorized episcopal consecrations in 1988.
A Church at a crossroads: Spain’s Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement June 2, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his June 6-12 apostolic visit to Spain, Church leaders say he will encounter a Catholic community at a pivotal moment. While the number of Spaniards identifying as Catholic has declined in recent decades, many observers point to signs of renewed interest among young people.
First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless June 1, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A Caritas center called CEDIA 24 Horas Social Project is part of the social ministry of the Church of Madrid for those who are homeless and that’s where Pope Leo will head right after the meeting with the royals, diplomats and Spanish authorities — sending a clear message of priorities to Spanish society and the country’s politicians.
Pope Leo calls for ‘educational alliance’ on AI: Here are takeaways for parents, teachers May 26, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and digital media, Pope Leo XIV is calling on families, schools and policymakers to forge an “educational alliance for the digital age” to protect the dignity and intellectual development of young people.
Catholics await word on Jimmy Lai as Trump meets Xi in Beijing May 14, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News While global issues of Iran, Taiwan, trade and AI are major topics dominating talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at a two-day summit, Catholics around the world hope a major human rights issue is on the table — the freedom of Jimmy Lai, Catholic media entrepreneur and activist who has spent over 1,900 days in prison.
Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon May 12, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 21 days of military detention for placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon, while another soldier who photographed the act received a 14-day sentence, the Israeli army said May 11.
Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times May 8, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Today, we know a lot more about Cardinal Robert Prevost turned Pope Leo XIV. A year after his first words to the world were “Peace be with you all,” he has emerged as a pope of order for times of global chaos.
