In a world where war and violence target even the youngest, Christians must reclaim Jesus’ radical defense of children—and build a theology of safeguarding that offers hope, healing, and peace.

South Korea’s 6 million Catholics—many of whom remember Pope Francis’ 2014 visit—are praying for a successor who is close to the people and comes from outside Europe, to reflect the global ...

Greatness in smallness Each day, our special correspondents in Rome tell you what is happening at the Vatican in this very special time until the election of the successor of Francis. Explanations ...

Mourners gathered Monday at the Metropolitan Cathedral to grieve the death of Pope Francis, a man deeply loved in his hometown. Argentina has announced seven days of mourning over the pope’s death.

Voices that could shape the conclave. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, the 81-year-old Argentine who currently serves as subdean of the College of Cardinals, represents continuity in the Roman Curia ...

A powerful symbol in the crumbs This week, our columnist Martin Steffens reflects on the humble, breakable bread Christians share during the Eucharist. When Jesus became bread on the night of the ...

On May 21, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris welcomed nearly 2,000 faithful for the 16th annual Vigil for Life. As France debates end-of-life legislation, the evening took on a deeply spiritual and ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election marks a new chapter in the church’s social mission, renewing its commitment to global peace, justice, and human dignity while guiding the church in an increasingly ...

Pope Leo XIV is expected to take up residence in the papal apartment on the first floor of the Apostolic Palace, left vacant by Francis for more than 12 years. Each day, our special correspondents ...

All the latest news about the Catholic Church, the Pope and the Vatican, information about other religions, the environment and migrants. A Christian perspective, analysis and decoding of ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV, aligning himself with Pope Leo XIII, whose 25-year reign was defined by social justice, workers’ rights and doctrinal rigor ...

«Le chrétien est appelé à participer comme tout citoyen à la vie de la cité et doit même se révolter contre toutes formes d’injustice.», estime le docteur Léopold Djogbédé ...