Jonathan Liedl

Unlike the Traditional Latin Mass, which refers to the form of the Roman Rite prior to the reforms of Vatican II, ad orientem is a posture that can be used in the celebration of the post-conciliar Mass.

On the eve of his ordination in Chiclayo, the future Pope traveled to a small town in northern Peru to pray before a relic of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, a missionary bishop whose example would shape his own.

By Jonathan Liedl Vatican, 23 March, 2026 / 12:47 pm (ACI Africa).

Before becoming bishop of Chiclayo, Pope Leo XIV spent the night praying before a relic of St. Turibius in Peru.

If any mortal man seemed like he stood a chance of getting the upper hand on death, it was Chuck Norris.

ANALYSIS: Vance’s engagement with Pope Leo highlights a challenge that the vice president faces as a Catholic politician — especially one attempting to make his faith a centerpiece of his political aspirations.

The EWTN News documentary, which debuts on May 1, tells the story of how our American Pope was shaped by this South American country.

The Church in America’s ability to ‘compete’ amidst pluralism and cultural conflict may be a model for Catholics worldwide, ‘The New York Times’ commentator told EWTN News.

I am just over a month into fatherhood. The most startling thing about it so far is how straightforward and even ordinary it has felt.

Congolese Sister Josée Ngalula did not participate in drafting the controversial section of the final report, despite being a member of the study group.