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In annual speech to curia, Leo challenges ad intra divisions

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A visitor takes a photo of Rome's Trevi Fountain on Dec. 19, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist fee

Dec 20
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Ancient Roman finds backing to the 2nd century BC are on display in the 'Colosseo' new subway station, designed as a museum to showcase the archaeological finds uncovered during its construction, in Rome, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

Rome opens long-awaited Colosseum subway station, with displays of unearthed artifacts

Dec 17
David Biller,
Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV leaves after praying in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary next to the Spanish Steps in Rome, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, on the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps

Dec 9
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

A view of the ancient Roman Colosseum, in Rome, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

New Colosseum director sets the record straight on plans for sacred area

Oct 27
David Biller,
Sylvia Stellacci, Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV presides over a commemoration of the martyrs and witnesses of the faith of the 21st Century with representatives of other churches in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome on Sept. 14, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Pope honors 21st century martyrs: Christians killed by Islamic militants, mafias, Amazon ranchers

Sep 15
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Young people participate in the Youth Jubilee at the Tor Vergata field in Rome, Italy, Aug. 2, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

A half-million young Catholics invade Rome, awaiting Pope Leo XIV at Holy Year youth festival

Aug 2
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pilgrims from India arrive in Rome for 2025 Jubilee for Youth. (Credit: CCBI.)

Hundreds of young people from India arrive in Rome for Jubilee

Aug 1
Nirmala Carvalho

Guess who’s coming to dinner? The future pope!

May 9
John L. Allen Jr.

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Feb. 15, 2017. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

First jubilee event indicates perks, challenges for holy year

Jan 28
Elise Ann Allen

An artist's rendering of planned improvements to Rome's Piazza Risorgimento for the 2025 Jubilee Year. (Credit: Comune di Roma.)

Vatican jubilee czar voices concern about Rome’s readiness

Sep 25, 2024
Crux Staff

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In annual speech to curia, Leo challenges ad intra divisions

Dec 22
Elise Ann Allen

Pope Leo’s first consistory to be both a landmark and a challenge

Dec 22
Elise Ann Allen

Vance refuses to set red lines over bigotry as conservatives feud at Turning Point

Dec 22
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Sejal Govindarao, Associated Press

130 schoolchildren and staff abducted in Nigeria last month have been released, police say

Dec 22
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Associated Press