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Jesuit and publicist on the new pope and his "construction sites"

Batlogg: Leo XIV's approach to synodality is promising

Every statement, every action of Leo XIV is interpreted: What can we expect from him? Jesuit and publicist Andreas Batlogg analyses the new Pope's first weeks in office in an interview with katholisch.de – and talks about how much diversity the unity Leo called for can tolerate.

Pope Leo XIV – a bearer of hope of the first order

Israeli army expresses regret

Two dead in attack on church in Gaza – Pope calls for ceasefire

Suggestion for study came from Pope Francis

Study: Spiritual vocations often linked to Marian devotion

Programme will "make a big difference in people's lives"

Church of England pays millions to victims of abuse

University and church want to do without tradition

Liturgy of the word instead of mass: Dispute at Catholic University

The academic year at the Catholic University in Leuven, Belgium, has traditionally been opened with a mass – but this year the university and the church want to do without this tradition. This is causing trouble.

At the reception in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV announces his first journey

Pope Leo XIV actually wanted to take a break in Castel Gandolfo. But he is always attending appointments there. On Thursday, he received an ecumenical delegation. He made an important announcement.

Souvenirs with a picture of the new head of the church in short supply

Retailers worried: Authorisation for Pope Leo souvenirs still pending

There are countless souvenir shops around St Peter's Basilica – but so far no souvenirs with pictures of Leo XIV. The necessary Vatican authorisation is still missing. Illegal souvenirs are out of the question: The Vatican is known for cracking down.

Sister María José Arana is still committed to the ordination of women today

Religious woman: Used to be a "priestess" in a parish

Even as a child, she wanted to become a priest. Later, she even led a parish in Spain – because there was no priest. Today, Sister María José Arana is committed to ensuring that women are treated equally in the church. She talks about this in an interview with katholisch.de.

"Appropriate" consequences demanded

After Migration-Sermons: Poland complains about Bishops in Rome

Two Polish bishops had spoken out about the government in sermons and warned against migrants. The Polish government has now sent a letter of protest to the Vatican - and demanded consequences.

Central places for Franciscan orders

New papal legate for papal basilicas in Assisi

For centuries, the popes have been closely linked to the places of origin of the Franciscan movement: Assisi is home to two of the seven papal basilicas. These now have a new papal representative – who is himself closely connected to the orders.

Due to excessive national debt in France

Prime Minister wants to cancel Christian holiday

Despite the law on the separation of church and state, six of the eleven public holidays in France are of Christian origin. Now France's prime minister wants to abolish one of these public holidays.

"Homage to one of the most popular popes of our time"

New photo exhibition honours Pope John Paul II.

John Paul II was photographed countless times during his almost 27 years in office. Because the Pope from Poland made history. Some iconic images are now on display – in an iconic place.

No president has stood up for religious freedom as strongly as he has

US President Trump presents himself as a defender of faith

Faith has returned to the nation under his administration and churches are gradually filling up again, says US President Donald Trump in front of religious and business representatives. He also addressed the assassination attempt against him once again.

Where Leo XIV goes on holiday

Three aspiring priests help at the papal summer residence

Summer in Castel Gandolfo: While Pope Leo XIV is on holiday, three young aspiring priests are on duty there. They see their assignment as a "unique experience" and a "great gift from God".

Mass with Carabinieri on Tuesday

Will Pope Leo XIV stay longer than planned in Castel Gandolfo?

Leo XIV is now in Castel Gandolfo for ten days – time to switch off. This is exactly what the local Carabinieri are not allowed to do. The Pope has now celebrated mass with them – and could stay longer at his holiday resort than originally planned.

Historical parallels to the time of the Council

Liberation theologian sees Leo XIV in continuity with Francis

A new style returns to the Vatican with Leo XIV: Traditions abolished by Francis come back into play. A break? Liberation theologian Paulo Gabriel doesn't think so: There has already been a comparable change of pope before.

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