On Saturday, March 7, Pope Leo XIV announced the appointment of the new apostolic nuncio (ambassador of the Holy See) to the United States. Cardinal Christophe Pierre will be succeeded by Msgr. Gabriele Caccia, who is currently the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York. This appointment seems logical in terms […]
German Catholicism still plays a central role within the global Church, and it is a key player in the country’s life through its charities and many educational and social agencies. With the so-called Synodal Path, the German Catholic Church has become a forerunner of the synodality Pope Francis called for in the global Church. This week, the […]
Something seems to be stirring in Washington, though it’s hard to say what or where it’s headed. The recent Supreme Court ruling that President Trump lacked the authority and jurisidiction to impose tariffs through executive orders without congressional approval could be a sign of this change. The internal debate between Justices Gorsuch (who concurred) and […]
In a few days, the German Catholic bishops will decide whether to establish a permanent synodal body at the national level. This decision will affect not only Catholicism in Germany, but also the entire Catholic Church. The stakes are high. On the one hand, the outcome in Germany will impact synodality globally, as it represents […]
Following the U.S. military raid on January 3rd and the capture of former President Maduro, many questioned the silence of the Venezuelan bishops on the matter. The Holy See requested that they speak as a cohesive body, rather than as individual bishops. The process took time because the bishops of Venezuela had different views on […]
The subtle yet significant space between fidelity to local culture and adherence to universal values for Catholicism in Asia. The case of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is primarily Buddhist, with over 70% of the population identifying as such. The remaining 30% belongs to religious minorities, three of which are legally recognized by the State: Christianity, […]
Thai bishops during a celebration in Bangkok Cathedral (Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP).
