John L. Allen Jr., the fastidious American journalist who demystified Vatican affairs for English speakers for decades, died ...

(RNS) — From the end of the 20th century until his death, Allen was essential reading for anyone who cared about the inner ...

John Allen Jr., the prolific author and longtime Vatican reporter hailed for his insightful coverage of the Holy See across ...

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The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still "the guiding star" the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said.

While the rest of the Catholic world enjoyed its Christmas Eve, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with ...

Leo XIV — the first pope from the U.S., the first born after World War II and the first canon lawyer in a long time — can lead the Catholic Church to a rediscovery of Vatican II through its texts, ...

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With Vice President JD Vance and other allies in power, an emergent Catholic right expands political horizons and raises ...

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Vatican Charles granted special title by Pope Leo King to be given wooden seat at Catholic basilica Charles and Leo to discuss climate sustainability ...