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Pope Leo XIV names EWTN’s Montse Alvarado as prefect of Vatican Dicastery for Communication

by Courtney Mares

Established in 2015 by Pope Francis, the Vatican Dicastery for Communication oversees the Holy See’s communications systems.

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
A Church at a crossroads: Spain’s Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement
Pope Leo XIV’s common ministry with Mother Cabrini: a heart for migrants and refugees
Pope Leo’s new encyclical offers hope, call to shared moral discernment, say experts

U.S. Church

US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter

by John Knebels

Catholic leaders in World Cup host cities are preparing for the convergence of international visitors, local parish life and public witness.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage commemorates Catholic history along South Atlantic coast

US bishops’ child protection report shows ‘historic milestone,’ but flags warning signs

Vance invokes Pope Leo on AI and warfare in Air Force Academy graduation address

Washington Roundup: Policymakers’ reaction to pope’s AI encyclical, new trial for death-row inmate

Knights of Peter Claver express ‘full support’ for Pope Leo slavery apology

World

First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless

by Paulina Guzik

MADRID (OSV News) — When Pope Leo XIV lands in Spain June 6, he will be greeted by King Felipe VI in the Royal Palace — a traditional welcome …

Can Catholics as consumers drive a better AI future?
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain, ‘a missionary nation’ he knows by heart
Church aid leader: Lebanese Christians don’t want mere survival, they want to ‘truly live’
Meet the Silicon Valley priest advising tech companies on artificial intelligence ethics
Peru: Church asks forgiveness to victims of suppressed lay movement

Pope Leo calls for ‘openness’ to Church reform that respects tradition

Pope Leo calls for ‘educational alliance’ on AI: Here are takeaways for parents, teachers

Pope Leo XIV likely to visit Argentina and Uruguay in 1 trip with Peru

Vatican

Pope Leo calls Archbishop Fulton Sheen ‘a light of faith’ who touched millions with the Gospel

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

Pope Leo’s first encyclical

by Michael R. Heinlein

Pope Leo XIV declares the digital age a mission field in ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Ines San Martin

‘Magnifica Humanitas’ explores being human in the age of artificial intelligence

by Bishop John P. Dolan

Reviews

The Breadwinner

by John Mulderig
The Sheep Detectives
St. Francis of Assisi in film
‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres
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