Pope Leo XIV began his summer break July 6 at Castel Gandolfo, where he’ll stay through July 20. But don’t expect the Holy Father to simply relax.

Father Justin Gough discusses God the Son and Deacon Frederick “Fritz” Bauerschmidt discusses God the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed.

Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.

It’s a question with profound implications for millions of Americans: With the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed into law July 4, will families thrive or languish? Will poverty increase, or decrease? Will more go hungry, or will more be fed?

Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said.