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Pope Leo XIV pleads with SSPX to halt episcopal consecrations

The pontiff appealed to the traditionalist group to call off their planned episcopal consecrations — but their leader's reply made it clear they would go ahead.

New ASIF statute: A further step toward international standards

Pope Leo approves an organic reform of the Vatican Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF). The positions of President and Board will be replaced by a Management composed of a Director and Deputy Director, supported by Consultors.

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Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development

Pope Leo appoints Sister Alessandra Smerilli as Prefect, Cardinal Fabio Baggio as Pro-Prefect, and Monsignor Jozef Barlaš as Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, with all three appointments taking effect on 1 September 2026.

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Pope Leo XIV updates the Constitution of the Vicariate of Rome

Pope Leo XIV updates the Constitution of the Vicariate of Rome, confirming the role of the Cardinal Vicar while entrusting coordination of the Vicariate's offices and administrative structure to the moderator curiae.

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Parish Priest in Caracas: Many people left with unsafe homes

Father Luis García, parish priest of San José Parish in Caracas, describes the hardships people are facing in the wake of the earthquake in Venezuela. He says the words of Pope Leo XIV "have been a great source of encouragement for all of us."

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Pope’s final appeal to Society of Saint Pius X: Do not tear the seamless garment of Christ

The letter sent by Pope Leo XIV to the Superior General of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X is dated 29 June, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, two days before the Lefebvrists’ announced episcopal consecrations without a pontifical mandate, which would constitute a new schismatic act.

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President-elect De la Espriella of Colombia visits Catholic shrines to pray for the nation

Abelardo De la Espriella visited the shrines of El Moro, Our Lady of the Remedies, and St. Peter Claver, and the Lord of Miracles minor basilica in a thanksgiving tour after winning the presidency.

Catholic Church, U.S. government drive relief efforts in Venezuela

“People in some areas feel invisible to the government, to the aid efforts,” Father Edgar Magallanes, SJ, national director of Jesuit Relief Services Venezuela, said. “But we’re working on it.”

Supreme Court to review parents’ challenge to law regarding notification of gender transitions

The parents argue that their right to direct the upbringing of their children is in jeopardy. The state continues to defend the law.

San Francisco Archdiocese will pay $395 million to abuse victims, Archbishop Cordileone says

The proposed settlement will "resolve all lawsuits" regarding child sex abuse involving archdiocesan officials, the prelate said in a press release.