Pope Leo Appoints EWTN Executive as First Woman to Lead Vatican Communications

By admin June 2, 2026 No comment

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Pope Leo on Tuesday named Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communications, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to this senior Catholic Church role. Alvarado, originally from Mexico City, will oversee a sprawling media operation that manages the Vatican’s news portal, radio station, newspaper, and press […]

Pope Leo Urges Media to Highlight War Suffering, Not Propaganda

By admin March 16, 2026 No comment

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Pope Leo called on journalists to focus on the human suffering caused by war rather than amplifying propaganda or glorifying conflicts. Speaking to broadcasters from Italy’s TG2 news program, the pope emphasized the need to report “through the eyes of the victims” and avoid presenting war like a video game, urging media to act responsibly […]

Pope Leo Closes Holy Year, Calls for Compassion Toward Foreigners

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Pope Leo on Tuesday formally closed the Catholic Church’s Holy Year by sealing the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, urging Christians around the world to show greater kindness to those in need, especially foreigners and migrants. Speaking at a Vatican ceremony, he reflected on the record 33.5 million pilgrims who visited Rome during the […]

Pope Leo Highlights Gaza and Global Conflicts in First Christmas Sermon

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In his first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo made an unusually direct appeal regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, asking how people could ignore Palestinians living in tents exposed to rain, wind, and cold. The U.S.-born pope, known for his quieter and diplomatic style, usually avoids political commentary in sermons, but he emphasized the plight of […]

Pope Leo Voices Sadness Over Russia’s Rejection of Christmas Ceasefire

By admin December 24, 2025 No comment

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Pope Leo has expressed deep sadness over Russia’s refusal to agree to a Christmas ceasefire in its nearly four-year-long war with Ukraine. Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the pontiff said the decision was particularly disheartening given the symbolic importance of Christmas as a time for peace and reflection. The Pope […]

Pope Leo Urges U.S. Youth: Use AI Wisely, Not for Homework

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Pope Leo has advised American students to avoid using artificial intelligence to complete their homework, saying it should be used as a tool for personal growth rather than a shortcut. Speaking via live video from the Vatican to about 15,000 young people gathered at a Catholic youth conference in Indianapolis, the pope said AI is […]