Vatican

Pope Leo Declares Schism as SSPX Defies Rome

Pope Leo's clash with the Society of St Pius X is not only a church disciplinary dispute; it is a test of whether Rome can still contain rebellion when part of Catholic traditionalism no longer wants containment at all.

Sagrada Família Nears Completion, Homes face Demolition 

Barcelona's Sagrada Família nears completion, but plans for the Glory Façade could demolish homes, fuelling local opposition.

Roman Angel Resembling Meloni Painted Over

An angel's face resembled the prime minister. Days later, it vanished.

The Pope’s Turkey Visit: Eastern Mediterranean as Christianity’s Foundation

Pope Leo XIV's first papal journey to Turkey from 27-30 November 2025 placed the eastern Mediterranean once again at the centre of Catholic imagination, inviting Europe to reconsider how geography shaped its tradition.

Truth, Not Trend: Vatican Digitalises Missionaries to Counter AI Slop

The Vatican battles AI-generated 'faith slop' with real digital missionaries, aiming to reclaim spiritual truth in the age of algorithms.

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Politicians have bodyguards, but their parents and spouses do not, and that gap is getting harder to ignore.