In The Roman Curia, Msgr. Anthony Ekpo admits that for centuries, the work of the Vatican's governance has often perplexed Catholics and non-Catholics alike, leaving some to ask: "Can anything good come from the Roman Curia?"
When Francis Xavier reached India or Mother Cabrini arrived in the U.S., neither believed they would make converts overnight. They had to learn the language and culture. So, too, with internet evangelization.
Not since Pope Francis welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Vatican has a papal meeting with a head of state been so hotly anticipated as the coming encounter with Argentina's President Javier Milei.
A flurry of events is taking place in Rome for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. And at Ponte Sant'Angelo Methodist Church on Jan. 21, the preacher was a Catholic woman: Xavière Sr. Nathalie Becquart.
Australian Cardinal George Pell died unexpectedly on Jan. 10, 2023, shortly after the death of retired Pope Benedict XVI. A year later, the longing for a return to a more traditional brand of Catholicism continues.
The Australian Catholic Church played an outsized role in shaping the global consultation process for Pope Francis' Synod of Bishops. "Australia punched well above its weight," said Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long.
View from the Vatican: It was less than two weeks into the synod on synodality when multiple reports emerged about participating delegates storming out of the room. Tensions, it seems, are part of the synod process.
View from the Vatican: In many ways, the story of Pope Francis' synod on synodality is best told through images. In fact, it's actually one of the only ways it can be told.
At 86, Francis will now be the oldest pope to preside over a World Youth Day celebration. If past World Youth Days are any indication, it could reinvigorate him, says Vatican correspondent Christopher White.
