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Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, was appointed prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development by Pope Leo XIV on June 30, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV names nun, cardinal to succeed Cardinal Czerny at human development office

Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is the third woman in history to be nominated to lead a Vatican dicastery.
Jehan Bellegambe (1470-1536), “The Blood of Christ” (photo: Public Domain)

Blood of Christ, Victor Over Demons, Save Us

“You were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers… with the precious blood of Christ, like
Participants in the conferences organized by the Vatican Observatory from June 22-26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Observatory

Vatican Observatory addresses one of science’s greatest enigmas: quantum gravity

A conference addressed the subject of quantum gravity with regard to the incompatibility of quantum mechanics with general
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica viewed from the Vatican Gardens | Credit: Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News

Vatican financial watchdog loses autonomy

The Authority for Financial Information and Supervision is now effectively structured as an office, with its leadership appointed
Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul on June 29, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries

With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top
Vatican flag. | Credit: Bohumil Petrik/EWTN News

Amid abuse scandal in UK, Pope Leo XIV appoints apostolic administrator to Northampton

On June 30, the pontiff appointed Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster to temporarily replace Bishop David Oakley, charged

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