The encyclical has little sense of the tragedy of sin, sees the gospel as a process in which nature is made more perfect and justifies the Church's role as a mediator between man and God.

Since becoming Leo XIV, Pope Prevost hinted at his desire to build on Leo XIII’s legacy by updating the Social Doctrine of the Church on the pressing concern of today: how to deal with Artificial Intelligence (AI) without succumbing the human person to it.

However much it is expressed in lively, pop-culture language, Staglianò’s theological framework is the old Thomism rejuvenated by John Paul II in the encyclical Fides et Ratio (1998).

Evangelicals do not seem to be on Pope Leo’s radar, aside from a few indirect critical remarks between the lines of his speeches in Cameroon and Angola.

The Roman Catholic Church attracts different people for different reasons. This simple fact has always been true. However, recent trends in global religious and political affairs are unfolding a new chapter of this old narrative.

Evangelicals should study the inner dynamics of Rome that allows it to change but not reform itself according to Scripture.

Many Catholic churches hold relics of various kinds and origins that have been venerated for fifteen centuries. A new and fascinating book by historian Federico Canaccini tells the history of how objects and bones became religious relics.

For Evangelical Christians, 2033 will be an opportunity to celebrate the gospel truths. However, ecumenical celebrations will not be neutral and at no cost for evangelical fidelity.

The author’s thinking on the subject is summarized as follows: “God is present in every human being from the moment of conception, not only as Creator, but also as Savior”

The document reiterates the view of Christ’s mediation as being “inclusive” and participatory, thus making room for Mary’s and the saints’ intercession and mediation.

The exaltation of the Virgin Mary in certain Catholic contexts re-opens the internal debate. Evangelical theologian Leonardo De Chirico in Rome analyses the ‘pendulum’ of the last three centuries and rules out a profound reform of Marianism.

In the Roman Catholic view, there is a transitive property between Christ and the Catholic Church to the point that what can be predicated of the one passes to the other.

Roman Catholic Mariology always involves a thick doctrinal commitment to the full account of how Rome theologizes, celebrates, and venerates Mary. An analysis from Rome.

A circular sent from the Ministry of Education encourages public schools to participate in the Pope's events. The Italian Evangelical Alliance denounces a clear violation of the freedom of conscience of pupils.

In his first canonisation, Pope Leo XIV makes a millennial 'influencer' devoted to spreading the word about miracles and Marian apparitions a saint. Catholicism expert Leonardo De Chirico explains the context.

The week of July 28 to August 3, Rome was filled with groups of young people from all over the world. I followed in particular the meetings of Roman Catholic influencers, the Italian and North American groups, and the final vigil with the Pope.

There is an expectation that Pope Leo will be able to exert an attraction from Protestantism towards Roman Catholicism in American society. 

What is the office of the Pope? How does this institution fit into the global world and in the ecumenical relationships outside of Rome?

A prominent Roman Catholic theologian, Matthew Levering, recently wrote a book entitled 'Why I Am Roman Catholic' (2024). Defending why and why not one is Roman Catholic or Protestant is becoming a literary genre in itself.

Prevost, still under 70, is a “young” pope with the possibility of a long pontificate. The conclave didn’t choose a bridge, it chose direction.

What is it that turns news professionals accustomed to questioning political and religious leaders into mere ‘fans’ when they travel to Rome to meet the new pontiff?

Devotion to the Virgin Mary is the true bond between all popes and even the glue that holds Roman Catholicism together.

Presented as Pope Leo XIV, he was an Augustinian missionary in Peru for 40 years. He holds degrees in mathematics and theology and was appointed by Pope Francis to oversee the selection process for new bishops.

New and old. These two words describe Pope Leo XIV, newly elected by the conclave as head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Does the Roman Catholic Church now accept that all religions lead to God? Where does this new view of religions come from? These are all legitimate questions.