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Vatican briefing praises pro-abortion Spanish prime minister as champion of ‘social rights’

A briefing prepared for journalists covering Pope Leo XIV's Spain trip lauds socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez despite his government's promotion of abortion and euthanasia.

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Gaetano Masciullo

• Jun 5, 2026Jun 5, 2026

Video surfaces of Vatican appointee saying it’s ‘wrong’ to believe all Jews should become Christians

EWTN president and COO Montse Alvarado, newly appointed to lead Vatican communications, is facing scrutiny over a 2022 statement rejecting the doctrine that all Jews are called to become Christians.

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Myles Allman

• Jun 3, 2026Jun 8, 2026

New Vatican documentary tells the story of Pope Leo’s missionary work in Peru

'León de Perú,' released on Friday, traces the Pope's journey from missionary work in Peru to his rise as shepherd of the universal Church.

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Ray Hilbrich

• Jun 20, 2025Jun 20, 2025

Jesuits begin ‘reparation’ process for alleged Rupnik victims

The Jesuits' move to assist alleged victims will no doubt be welcomed as a positive first step, but many questions remain about the Vatican's investigation of his alleged serial, sexual abuse.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Mar 26, 2025Mar 28, 2025

Vatican again uses Rupnik image for St. Joseph’s feast despite ongoing abuse investigation

Disgraced former Jesuit priest Marko Rupnik’s mosaics have been used by the Vatican again to mark St. Joseph’s Day, even as victims allege depraved abuse and coercion related to his artwork.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Mar 19, 2025Mar 20, 2025

Why does Pope Francis want Fr. James Martin, Rupnik colleague in the Vatican communications office?

The Vatican communications office includes one of the foremost LGBT advocates in the Church and a close collaborator of one of the most scandal-plagued priests in Rome.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Nov 4, 2024Nov 5, 2024

Synod officials waffle when asked about following Catholic norms on ‘pastoral’ care for homosexuals

Dr. Paolo Ruffini, head of the Dicastery for Communication, stated that the synod was focused on 'the way in which [the Church] is a welcoming church, the way in which it is inclusive.'

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Oct 16, 2023Oct 17, 2023

Synod official refuses to answer whether members must follow Church teaching in discussions

When questioned by LifeSiteNews, Cardinal Lacroix was unable to give a succinct answer as to whether Synod on Synodality participants have to adhere to Catholic doctrine.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Oct 11, 2023Oct 12, 2023

Synod on Synodality members ordered to observe perpetual secrecy about discussions

It now remains to be seen what information will actually emerge from the Vatican about the proceedings of the Synod.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Oct 4, 2023Oct 5, 2023

What should Catholics expect regarding the Synod on Synodality’s final document?

Synod participants will draw up a document – but whether it becomes public or even part of the Church’s Magisterium depends on the pope.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Sep 29, 2023Sep 29, 2023

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Vatican briefing praises pro-abortion Spanish prime minister as champion of ‘social rights’

Video surfaces of Vatican appointee saying it’s ‘wrong’ to believe all Jews should become Christians

New Vatican documentary tells the story of Pope Leo’s missionary work in Peru

Jesuits begin ‘reparation’ process for alleged Rupnik victims

Vatican again uses Rupnik image for St. Joseph’s feast despite ongoing abuse investigation

Why does Pope Francis want Fr. James Martin, Rupnik colleague in the Vatican communications office?

Synod officials waffle when asked about following Catholic norms on ‘pastoral’ care for homosexuals

Synod official refuses to answer whether members must follow Church teaching in discussions

Synod on Synodality members ordered to observe perpetual secrecy about discussions

What should Catholics expect regarding the Synod on Synodality’s final document?