The veneration of the heart of Jesus is a special, traditional expression of Catholic piety. It symbolises his love for mankind. Now the whole of Ireland is to be placed under its protection.

The history of the centre was too dark and its activities too unprofitable, the "Ark" community decided. Nevertheless, it is a highly symbolic act that was carried out on Saturday near Paris. The house has recently been in the headlines.

She turned 87: Emmaus Maria Voce, who headed the international Focolare Movement for twelve years as the successor to its founder. A tribute to the Italian woman speaks of wisdom, knowledge and humour.

A week ago, news broke of a massacre in a Nigerian village with possibly 200 dead. The Pope expressed his dismay. Now Bishop Bertram Meier of the Universal Church is calling for prayers.

Abuse must not be tolerated and a culture of prevention must be anchored in the entire church, says Leo XIV. For him, journalists play a prominent role in uncovering abuses.

What should you bear in mind when you open the Bible? And what can help Bible readers, whether advanced or inexperienced? In an interview with katholisch.de, Old Testament scholar Egbert Ballhorn, Chairman of the Katholisches Bibelwerk, talks about networked reading and the correct understanding of the text.

With his name, the new pope sees himself as a successor to the "social pope" Leo XIII. He also calls on politicians to work for the common good. Particularly important: the containment of growing inequality.

In Sweden, Chaldean Christians from Syria and Iraq are now the second largest Catholic population group after the Poles. With the new war, it is also difficult to resist emigration in Iran, says their bishop.

Being lesbian and Catholic - there are still areas of tension today, says religious education teacher and activist Mirjam Gräve in an interview with katholisch.de. She and her wife have therefore made special decisions.

The ethical use of artificial intelligence is currently one of the main concerns of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV sees "extraordinary potential" in it, but also warns of the possible dangers.

In his short time in office, Pope Leo XIV has already brought several people closer to beatification or canonisation. Now a particularly large group of potential soon-to-be-saints in the Catholic Church are following suit.

Pope Leo XIV speaks on camera for the first time. The new pontiff uses his short TV appearance to make another appeal for peace. He calls for a joint search for diplomatic solutions.