Vatican Diary. The health chronicles of popes are an old practice, revealing—at least in certain eras—the frail constitution ...

Pope Francis's recent encyclical Dilexit Nos (DN) is unique, at least within his term of office. It deals with deeply spiritual issues, using spiritual terms. One can judge them only by the Spirit, ...

Pope Francis' encyclical, published in 2015, is not a collection of recipes to be followed but a call to action to change the ...

The Vatican plays a unique diplomatic role in global conflicts, despite lacking military power, as Pope Francis navigates ...

Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is known for his progressive views on LGBTQ+ issues and social inequality.

Pope Francis opens the Holy Year 2025, continues calls for peace, and addresses global challenges, emphasizing love, hope, ...

When we are tempted to lose hope, we must remember that it is not a feeling or an emotion but a virtue, says the bishop of ...

Pope Francis has appointed a supporter of allowing pro-abortion Catholic politicians to receive communion to lead the Roman ...

The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis appointed Cardinal McElroy, 70, as archbishop of Washington, a high-profile ...

Presidential elections, international environmental conferences, and weather-related disasters are just a few of the major ...

His remarks align with Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si', which frames environmental stewardship as a moral obligation. Then-Bishop of San Diego Robert Walter McElroy poses during a meeting at ...