News from the Vatican

Society of St. Pius X appeals to Vatican against schism decree
The society filed its appeal with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July 11, arguing that under

Papal nuncio to Great Britain: A visit from Pope Leo is ‘likely’
The apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, Archbishop Miguel Maury, has been in the Vaticanʼs diplomatic service for nearly four decades.

Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library
The new exhibit reflects a recent focus on promoting contemporary art at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV will launch a

Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer
The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on vacation. From

At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice
The Holy Father on July 11 hosted “Lunch with the Pope,” a day of hospitality and fraternity at Borgo Laudato

A month of married saints: July brings feast days of holy husbands and wives
Throughout the month of July, the Church celebrates the feast days of several holy married couples whose lives continue to
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Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library
The new exhibit reflects a recent focus on promoting contemporary art at the Vatican. By Ishmael Adibuah – 13 July 2026

Society of St. Pius X appeals to Vatican against schism decree
The Society of St. Pius X filed its appeal with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July

Canonisation cause for Mother Angelica’s spiritual mentor, Rhoda Wise, reaches next step
A positio for Servant of God Rhoda Wise was submitted to the Vatican – a step towards canonisation. She has

Feast of Chinese Martyrs an opportunity to pray for persecuted Christians in China
Today, July 9, the Church celebrates the feast day of Chinese Martyrs, 120 faithful Catholics assassinated for their faith between

Training journalists to be peacemakers: EWTN Summer Academy concludes in Rome
EWTN hosted 43 young media professionals from around the world for an intensive journalistic training program June 22 to July

After 150 years, Norway’s largest Catholic church is finally consecrated
More than 150 years after it first opened, St. Paulʼs in Bergen — now Norwayʼs largest Catholic parish, with faithful
Highlights

A Journalist’s Eyewitness to the Second Vatican Council
Q: What is this article about? A: This article shares the firsthand experience of journalist

Pope Benedict XVI and His Search for Truth
Q: What is the main topic of this article? A: The article discusses the enduring
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