Analysis

Five takeaways from Pope Leo’s first ‘state of the world’ address

January 10, 2026 • Edgar Beltrán

Leo’s consistory, Francis’ legacy

January 8, 2026 • Ed. Condon

Will Pope Leo approve Germany’s synodal conference?

December 17, 2025 • Luke Coppen

What’s the point of Jimmy Lai’s conviction?

December 15, 2025 • Ed. Condon

Porras incident puts Vatican’s balancing act in Venezuela to the test

December 12, 2025 • Edgar Beltrán

Is Xinxiang appointment a complicated kind of ‘progress’ for Vatican-China?

December 8, 2025 • Ed. Condon

Vatican budget report: miracle or mirage?

December 1, 2025 • Ed. Condon

How close can East and West get in Nicea?

November 24, 2025 • Ed. Condon

The bishops, Leo, Trump and due process

November 19, 2025 • Ed. Condon

In Leo’s diplomatic approach to Nicaragua, timing will be key

November 18, 2025 • Edgar Beltrán

Veep Flores — a bishop without subtext?

November 11, 2025 • Ed. Condon

The changing fiscal face of the USCCB

November 10, 2025 • Brendan Hodge

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