One man’s vision is reviving endangered plant life—blending ecology, education, and faith to create a lush sanctuary where nature thrives and future generations find inspiration.

‘Shukran, see you tomorrow’ — A bond between the pope and Palestinians Even during his final hospitalization, Pope Francis made time for a daily phone call to Gaza’s only Catholic parish ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Interview: Jesuit theologian Father Alban Massie described the Vatican’s International Theological Commission’s new document Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, released to mark the 1,700th ...

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 ...

Francis: An indelible mark Each day, our special correspondents in Rome recount for you what is happening at the Vatican during this very special time until the election of Francis’ successor.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...