Niwa Limbu
Vatican Correspondent for Advaticanum
Articles by Niwa Limbu
German bishop defends Church teaching after Jens Spahn’s USA surrogacy
Bishop Stefan Oster of Passau has defended the Church’s teaching on surrogacy after German politician Jens Spahn announced he had become a father through a surrogate mother in the United States, arguing that the practice violates human dignity and places the desires of adults above the rights of children
Jul. 22, 2026 · Outside the Walls
The leading contenders for Pope Leo XIV’s first cardinals
With the number of voting cardinals continuing to fall, rumours of a consistory are gathering pace. Who is most likely to receive the red hat? Niwa Limbu assesses the strongest candidates
Jul. 22, 2026 · The Vatican
Bishop of Aberdeen expands TLM by appointing former Papa Stronsay priests
Bishop Hugh Gilbert has expanded Sunday provision for the Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Aberdeen by appointing former Papa Stronsay priests to the apostolate, while continuing to oppose the community’s planned episcopal consecration without papal mandate and urging Catholics not to attend
Jul. 21, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Father Marko Rupnik acquitted in canonical trial, sources say
MessainLatino and AdVaticanum sources indicate that Father Marko Rupnik has been acquitted in the canonical criminal proceedings relating to allegations involving violence. The Holy See has not publicly confirmed the reported ruling or released the sentence
Jul. 20, 2026 · The Vatican
Exclusive: Why Cardinal Gambetti is expected to leave St Peter’s Basilica
EXCLUSIVE: AdVaticanum understands that Cardinal Mauro Gambetti is expected to leave St Peter’s Basilica later this summer. Our investigation examines the circumstances behind the expected move
Jul. 19, 2026 · The Vatican
Canonist Archbishop Arrieta breaks down the Vatican’s response to the SSPX bishops
Archbishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta, former Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts and canon lawyer, speaks exclusively to AdVaticanum about the Vatican’s response to the SSPX’s latest episcopal consecrations, explaining what the recent decree means in practice for the Society, its clergy and the faithful, including the validity of SSPX confessions and marriages
Jul. 18, 2026 · The Vatican
Archbishop Iannone says women bring “different sensitivities” to choosing bishops
Archbishop Filippo Iannone, Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, has defended the role of women in identifying episcopal candidates, saying their different approach and sensitivities are a valuable help in choosing future bishops
Jul. 17, 2026 · The Vatican
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Peruvian bishop accused of sexual abuse
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Antonio Santarsiero Rosa of Huacho, Peru. The bishop stands accused of sexual abuse and leaves office after reaching the canonical retirement age of 75
Jul. 16, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Sarah warns Europe against ‘ideological colonisation’ of Africa
Cardinal Robert Sarah has warned that Europe is using aid, trade and diplomacy to export ideological values to Africa, arguing that ambiguous language on issues such as abortion and gender is being used to influence sovereign nations
Jul. 16, 2026 · Culture
Pope Leo XIV expected to begin first Latin America tour in Uruguay this November
Pope Leo XIV is expected to make his first visit to Latin America this November, with Uruguay likely to be the first stop on a tour that AdVaticanum understands will also include Argentina and Peru. Preparations are already underway and Vatican officials are visiting key sites ahead of the expected announcement later this month
Jul. 15, 2026 · The Vatican
Analysis: The SSPX’s canonical challenge to Vatican excommunications
The SSPX has formally challenged the Vatican’s 2 July decree under the 1983 Code of Canon Law. Our analysis examines the Society’s legal arguments, how the recourse process works and what could happen next in its dispute with Rome
Jul. 13, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Pope Leo XIV personally lobbied Macron over French euthanasia bill, sources say
Exclusive: Sources tell AdVaticanum that Pope Leo XIV held regular direct calls with President Emmanuel Macron in an effort to slow France’s euthanasia bill ahead of his forthcoming visit to the country
Jul. 13, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Francis era appointments unroofed from Rome: Di Tolve tipped for Chioggi
Bishop Michele Di Tolve, appointed as an auxiliary bishop of Rome by Pope Francis in 2023, is reportedly set to be transferred to the Diocese of Chioggia. This move is part of the latest Francis-era appointments being unroofed from Rome.
Jul. 10, 2026 · The Vatican
Belgian bishop offers prayers to newly ordained SSPX priest
The Bishop of Liège has offered prayers and encouragement to a newly ordained priest of the Society of Saint Pius X
Jul. 9, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal Bagnasco reflects on the Vetus Ordo, vocations and family life
AdVaticanum recently sat down with Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Archbishop Emeritus of Genoa. In this short but exclusive interview, the Italian prelate reflects on his years of service as Archbishop of Genoa and on the deeply pastoral approach he developed over decades as a parish priest, seminary formator and diocesan leader. He discusses how best to […]
Jul. 8, 2026
Cardinal Müller contradicts Cardinal Fernández on validity of SSPX confessions
Cardinal Gerhard Müller appears to have contradicted an explanatory note issued by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández on the canonical status of the sacraments administered by the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X. In an interview with K-TV on 6 July, Cardinal Müller was asked whether confessions heard by priests of the Society of Saint Pius […]
Jul. 8, 2026 · The Vatican
Israeli settlement reported near West Bank’s last Christian town
Taybeh, the West Bank’s last entirely Christian town, is under threat. Speaking exclusively to AdVaticanum, parish priest Fr Bashar Fawadleh warns that “silence today could allow an irreparable reality tomorrow”
Jul. 7, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Vatican prepares global family meeting ten years after Amoris Laetitia
The Vatican has released the preparatory document for Pope Leo XIV’s October gathering on family life, where the presidents of bishops’ conferences and the heads of the Eastern Catholic Churches will discuss the future of family ministry ten years after Amoris Laetitia
Jul. 6, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal Radcliffe clarifies role in London Mass featuring blessing for same-sex couple
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe has spoken exclusively to AdVaticanum about the recent London thanksgiving Mass for a same-sex couple
Jul. 4, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Superior General responds to Pope Leo after excommunication decree
The Superior General of the Society of Saint Pius X has responded to Pope Leo XIV following the decree of excommunication issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. In a letter sent from Écône on 3 July 2026, Fr Davide Pagliarani responded to the notification signed by the Prefect of the Dicastery, […]
Jul. 4, 2026 · Outside the Walls
What to make of the SSPX excommunications?
After four months of anticipation and speculation, the Vatican has declared that the bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X have excommunicated themselves. But the decree and its accompanying explanatory note go further, addressing the Society’s priests and the faithful who attend its chapels. Niwa Limbu analyses what the documents mean
Jul. 2, 2026
LIVE from Écône: SSPX reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s consecrations plea
The SSPX has reacted to Pope Leo XIV’s final plea not to proceed with tomorrow’s episcopal consecrations at Écône, with priests and faithful telling AdVaticanum the appeal will not change the Society’s plans. Read the full story
Jun. 30, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Inside the Consistory: What cardinals made of Leo XIV’s second gathering
What did the cardinals make of Pope Leo XIV’s second Extraordinary Consistory? Over the past week, AdVaticanum has spoken to members of the College of Cardinals, both before and after the gathering, on and off the record. This exclusive report brings together those conversations, offering a rare insight into what was really discussed behind closed doors.
Jun. 29, 2026 · The Vatican
Report from Day 2 of the Consistory: Cardinal Grech sets out synodality’s next phase
The final session of Pope Leo XIV’s Extraordinary Consistory focused on the future of synodality, as Cardinal Mario Grech told the College of Cardinals that the Church was entering a new stage in implementing the Synod’s conclusions
Jun. 28, 2026 · The Vatican
Report from Day 1 of the Consistory: The second session
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández delivered the principal theological meditation during the second session of the first day of Pope Leo XIV’s Extraordinary Consistory
Jun. 27, 2026 · The Vatican
Report from Day 1 of the Consistory: The opening session
Report from Day 1 of the Consistory: During the opening session, Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals examined the wounds of today’s world
Jun. 27, 2026 · The Vatican
SSPX sends 28-page profession of faith to Pope and cardinals ahead of consistory
The SSPX has sent a 28-page profession of faith and open letter to Pope Leo XIV and the College of Cardinals ahead of the Extraordinary Consistory, just days before its planned episcopal consecrations at Ecône. One senior cardinal tells AdVaticanum the looming consecrations are already on the minds of the princes of the Church as they prepare to gather in Rome
Jun. 24, 2026 · The Vatican
Vatican letter rules on German bishops’ request for lay preaching at Mass
A Vatican letter has ruled on a request from the German bishops to allow lay people to preach the homily during Mass
Jun. 23, 2026 · The Vatican
Vatican publishes detailed programme for Extraordinary Consistory
The Vatican has published an unusually detailed programme for the Extraordinary Consistory, setting out the themes cardinals will discuss as well as the procedures, time limits and reporting structure for the two-day meeting
Jun. 23, 2026 · The Vatican
Published in full: Cardinal Roche receives recourse from Charlotte father after family says Communion was denied at altar rail
Cardinal Arthur Roche has received a formal recourse from a Charlotte father whose family says it was repeatedly denied Holy Communion after kneeling at an altar rail. AdVaticanum is publishing the appeal in full
Jun. 22, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Two US cardinals back Fr James Martin’s LGBT outreach conference
Two US cardinals have sent messages of support to Outreach 2026, Fr James Martin’s annual LGBT Catholic conference. Both cardinals linked the gathering to the Synod on Synodality and the Church’s mission of accompaniment and evangelisation. Read more
Jun. 19, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Ruini’s testament reveals final thoughts on Pope Francis
The full testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini has been published, including passages on Pope Francis and the post-conciliar Church that this publication can reveal some close to the late cardinal feared might never be made public. Read more.
Jun. 18, 2026 · The Vatican
Cardinal Müller’s warning to Europe: recover your Christian roots or face decline
Cardinal Gerhard Müller used a Rome conference organised by I RadicaTi dal diritto naturale alla legge to deliver a warning about the EU and the future of Europe
Jun. 18, 2026 · The Vatican
Pope Leo’s SSPX appeal reveals the real fault line
Pope Leo XIV has urged the SSPX not to proceed with its planned episcopal consecrations on 1 July. Yet his remarks may have revealed something more significant: where Rome believes the real obstacle to reconciliation lies. Analysis by Niwa Limbu
Jun. 17, 2026 · The Vatican
Details of June consistory revealed
New documents have shed light on Pope Leo XIV’s extraordinary consistory later this month, offering a clearer picture of what cardinals will discuss when they gather in Rome
Jun. 17, 2026 · The Vatican
Cardinal Camillo Ruini dies aged 95 ahead of extraordinary consistory
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, one of the most influential figures in modern Italian Catholicism and a close collaborator of Pope John Paul II, has died aged 95. His death comes just days before cardinals gather in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s extraordinary consistory
Jun. 17, 2026 · The Vatican
Italian bishops clash over calls to exclude Israeli novelist from literary festival
A public dispute between senior Italian bishops has erupted over calls to exclude Israeli novelist Eshkol Nevo from a literary festival in southern Italy, with one archbishop backing a petition against his appearance while others defend dialogue and condemn attempts to silence him
Jun. 16, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal McElroy reportedly gives verdict on altar rails in Washington
A reported directive from Cardinal Robert McElroy sets out policy on altar rails and kneelers in the Archdiocese of Washington
Jun. 15, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Baldassare Reina not under investigation, lawyer says
Cardinal Baldassare Reina has moved to clear his name following reports surrounding a Sicilian corruption inquiry. A statement issued through his lawyer says the Cardinal is not a suspect and had no knowledge of the alleged efforts to use his influence
Jun. 11, 2026 · The Vatican
Archbishop Fisher orders return of kneelers across Sydney churches
Archbishop Anthony Fisher has called for kneelers to be restored in every Sydney church where they have been removed, describing kneeling as one of the clearest expressions of faith in Christ’s Real Presence
Jun. 10, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Exclusive: Archbishop Guido Pozzo on Gregorian chant, the Vetus Ordo and liturgical unity
In an exclusive interview with AdVaticanum, Archbishop Guido Pozzo discusses Gregorian chant, sacred polyphony, Latin in the liturgy, the relationship between the Novus Ordo and the Vetus Ordo, and the path towards greater liturgical unity in the Church
Jun. 8, 2026 · The Vatican
FBI dismisses five employees involved in controversial traditionalist Catholic memo
A controversial FBI memorandum on traditionalist Catholics has claimed more casualties, with five employees now dismissed from the bureau
Jun. 8, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Sarah calls SSPX plans a source of “deep grief”
Cardinal Robert Sarah has issued a fresh appeal for unity ahead of the SSPX’s planned episcopal consecrations on 1 July, describing the situation as “objectively serious” and a source of “deep grief”
Jun. 6, 2026
Day one of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Spain
The Holy Father arrived in Madrid, met the Spanish Royal Family, called for unity and dialogue, visited a Catholic centre serving the homeless, and concluded the day with a youth prayer vigil attended by hundreds of thousands of people
Jun. 6, 2026 · Outside the Walls
German diocese investigates visions of Virgin Mary and Pius XII
The Catholic Church in Germany has opened a formal investigation into alleged Marian apparitions in a village that has attracted pilgrims for more than two decades. The Diocese of Aachen announced that Bishop Helmut Dieser has appointed a four-member commission to examine claims of supernatural phenomena reported in Sievernich, a village in North Rhine-Westphalia that […]
Jun. 5, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Pope Leo leaves liturgy off agenda for June consistory
Pope Leo XIV will ask the world’s cardinals to discuss war, peace and the future of the Synod on Synodality at an Extraordinary Consistory on 26 and 27 June. The agenda includes the international situation and Magnifica Humanitas, but makes no provision for discussion of the liturgy
Jun. 4, 2026 · The Vatican
Archbishop Agüer praises Chartres pilgrimage and revives Bugnini Freemason allegations
Retired Argentine Archbishop Héctor Agüer has praised the growing popularity of the Paris-Chartres pilgrimage among young Catholics. In the same essay, he renewed longstanding allegations that Archbishop Annibale Bugnini, a central figure in the post-Vatican II liturgical reforms, was a Freemason
Jun. 3, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Archbishop Argüello issues Corpus Christi reminder on who may receive Communion
Archbishop Luis Argüello, president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, has reiterated that Catholics living in a new conjugal relationship following the breakdown of a valid sacramental marriage cannot receive Holy Communion
Jun. 2, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Pope Leo XIV appoints EWTN COO as first lay woman prefect
Maria Montserrat Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, has been appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication by Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first lay woman to head a department of the Roman Curia. She will take up the role on 1 November, succeeding Paolo Ruffini
Jun. 2, 2026 · The Vatican
Inside the dissolution of the Marian Franciscans
What led to the dissolution of the Marian Franciscans? As the community ceases to exist as a canonical entity, sources close to the friars point to events in Scotland
Jun. 1, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Pizzaballa intervenes after alleged IDF attempt to halt Marian festival in West Bank
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has reportedly intervened with Israeli authorities after military personnel allegedly attempted to halt a Marian festival in Taybeh, the last entirely Christian Palestinian town in the West Bank
May 30, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Archbishop Paglia says Pope Francis wanted ‘necessary updates’ to Humanae Vitae
Retired Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia has said Pope Francis believed Humanae Vitae required “necessary updates” to address modern questions surrounding sexuality
May 29, 2026 · The Vatican
Bishop Barron warns against ‘demonisation’ of Trump over immigration
Bishop Robert Barron has warned Catholics against the “demonisation” of Donald Trump’s administration over immigration policy and said that support for border enforcement can arise from “very good moral reasons”
May 27, 2026 · Outside the Walls
SSPX announces names of four priests to be consecrated bishops at Écône
The SSPX has announced the names of four priests who will be consecrated bishops at Écône on July 1, saying the move is intended to preserve the traditional sacraments during what it described as an “unprecedented crisis of the Faith”
May 26, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Pope Leo XIV warns Europe faces ‘drastic sterility’ after abandoning Christianity and embracing abortion
Pope Leo XIV has warned that Europe’s demographic crisis has been driven by the abandonment of the Christian principles that shaped the post-war European project, telling lawmakers in Rome that the continent faces a “time of drastic sterility” marked by abortion. The Pope made the remarks on Monday morning during an audience with members of […]
May 26, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Inside Magnifica Humanitas: Pope Leo XIV’s warning on AI
Pope Leo XIV has published the first encyclical of his pontificate, warning that artificial intelligence risks creating a new “Tower of Babel” built on technocratic power, dehumanisation and moral confusion
May 25, 2026 · The Vatican
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical attacks transhumanism and AI excess
Magnifica Humanitatis will reportedly place human dignity at the centre of the Church’s response to artificial intelligence as Pope Leo XIV addresses war, algorithms and the moral limits of technological progress
May 24, 2026 · The Vatican
Cardinal Fernández criticises Vatican’s 2006 censure of liberation theologian Fr Jon Sobrino
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández has criticised a 2006 Vatican doctrinal notification against liberation theologian Fr Jon Sobrino, arguing it risked portraying theology rooted in “the context of the poor” as “inadequate and dangerous”. Speaking in Rome, the DDF prefect also revealed his own defence of “contextual theology” once caused difficulties with the doctrinal dicastery
May 23, 2026 · The Vatican
SSPX superior: consecrations ‘even more necessary in 2026’
SSPX superior: consecrations ‘even more necessary in 2026’
May 22, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Vatican confirms global synodal assemblies ahead of Rome gathering in 2028
The Vatican has confirmed that dioceses across the world will spend the next two years preparing for a major “Ecclesial Assembly” in Rome in 2028 as part of the next phase of the Synod on Synodality
May 21, 2026 · The Vatican
Cardinal Grech speaks on the Synodal Path and the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality
Cardinal Mario Grech has addressed the Synodal Path and the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality during a discussion at the Katholikentag in Germany
May 20, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Costa Rican archbishop bans kneelers for Communion in churches
The Archdiocese of San José in Costa Rica has ordered that kneelers are no longer to be installed for the distribution of Holy Communion
May 20, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Woman appears to recite words of consecration at German Catholic congress
More than 70,000 people attended the 104th German Katholikentag in Würzburg as controversy over liturgical practices and the future direction of the Church in Germany again overshadowed the country’s flagship Catholic lay assembly. Footage circulated online during the event appeared to show a woman holding a chalice and reciting the words of consecration while a […]
May 19, 2026 · Outside the Walls
SSPX sources dismiss speculation over Fr Daniel Themann consecration
Sources close to the Society of St Pius X have dismissed speculation that Fr Daniel Themann will be among those consecrated bishop this summer
May 18, 2026 · Outside the Walls
SSPX rejects Cardinal Fernández warning over July consecrations
The Society of St Pius X has issued a forceful public response to Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández’s warning that planned episcopal consecrations without papal approval would constitute “a schismatic act”, arguing that the Society is acting out of necessity for the “salvation of souls”
May 17, 2026 · The Vatican
SSPX website reveals details of July consecrations and compulsory registration system
The Society of St Pius X has opened official registration for pilgrims wishing to attend the priestly ordinations and episcopal consecrations at Écône this summer, with organisers insisting that registration will be compulsory “for security reasons”. A new multilingual website launched by the seminary authorities says: “Access to the ceremonies is reserved for registered attendees. […]
May 16, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Eijk warns Vatican synod report ‘must be forcefully refuted’
Cardinal Willem Jacobus Eijk has issued one of the strongest episcopal critiques yet of the Synod on Synodality
May 16, 2026 · The Vatican
Cause opens for canonisation of Gen Z Opus Dei numerary
The Diocese of Salford has formally opened the cause for the beatification and canonisation of Pedro Ballester, the 21-year-old Opus Dei member who died of cancer in 2018 and could become the Catholic Church’s first Gen Z Saint
May 15, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Fernández releases statement on SSPX episcopal consecrations
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, has released a statement warning that planned episcopal consecrations by the Society of St Pius X risk constituting “a schismatic act”
May 13, 2026 · The Vatican
Vatican reported rebuke of Argentine bishops and the limits of bishops’ conferences
The Vatican has reportedly intervened after two Argentine bishops introduced measures discouraging Catholics from receiving Holy Communion kneeling and on the tongue. The intervention raises the question: why have dioceses and bishops’ conferences established “norms” discouraging practices which remain fully licit under universal Church law?
May 13, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Cardinal Sarah tells new Archbishop of Conakry: “To be a bishop is to die”
Cardinal Robert Sarah has urged the new Archbishop of Conakry to root his ministry in prayer, sacrifice and fidelity to the truth, warning that “to be a bishop is to die”. During Archbishop François Sylla’s installation Mass in Guinea, the cardinal also called for unity among priests and continual Eucharistic adoration within the Church
May 12, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Pope Leo XIV appoints US Ordinariate Ordinary as temporary head of Australia’s ordinariate
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Steven Joseph Lopes, Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter in North America, as temporary head of Australia’s Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross following the appointment of Archbishop Anthony Randazzo to the Dicastery for Legislative Texts
May 11, 2026 · Outside the Walls
“He has made very reasoned and thoughtful choices” — a friend of Pope Leo XIV reflects on his first year
Father Francesco Maria Giuliani OSA has known Pope Leo XIV since 2001, when the future Pope was elected Prior General of the Augustinians. In this rare and personal interview, he reflects on Leo’s first year as pope, his character, his leadership style, his approach to bishops and the Traditional Latin Mass, and their friendship
May 8, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Monsignor Bux: ‘The crisis of the liturgy is the crisis of the Church’
Monsignor Nicola Bux speaks to AdVaticanum about the SSPX, Traditionis Custodes, the “reform of the reform”, women’s ordination, Anglicanism and what he describes as the Church’s liturgical and doctrinal crisis under the post-conciliar era
May 7, 2026 · The Vatican
Vatican synod reports propose new model for choosing bishops
New Vatican synod reports set out proposals to widen consultation in the selection of bishops and introduce new methods for addressing doctrinal questions
May 6, 2026 · The Vatican
Benedictine Abbot Primate says the Latin Mass has a ‘lasting place’ in the Church
The Abbot Primate of the Benedictines has said the Traditional Latin Mass has secured a lasting place in the Church and should be permitted in some areas
May 5, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Newly surfaced Vatican letter rejects German blessing proposals
A newly surfaced letter from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, dated November 2024, rejects Germany’s plans for formal blessings of couples in irregular unions, warning they risk resembling a sacramental rite and contradict Fiducia supplicans
May 4, 2026 · The Vatican
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical set for May 15 release
Pope Leo XIV is expected to publish his first encyclical on May 15, aligning it with landmark social teaching documents. The provisional text, Magnifica humanitas, is set to address artificial intelligence, global instability and the state of international law
May 4, 2026 · The Vatican
Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer declare new position on the papacy
The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, a traditionalist community previously associated with the SSPX and later reconciled with Rome, has formally rejected the current papacy and called for an “imperfect general council”
May 3, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Bishop Eleganti on the old rite, Islam and the future of the Church
Bishop Marian Eleganti speaks to AdVaticanum on the appeal of the traditional liturgy, Islam and the Society of St Pius X. Eleganti addresses the fallout of the Second Vatican Council, the place of the old rite and the pertinent questions facing the Church in the West
Apr. 30, 2026 · Outside the Walls
Pope Leo prays with Anglican leader Sarah Mullally at Vatican audience
Pope Leo has received Anglican leader Sarah Mullally at the Apostolic Palace, where the two prayed together and renewed calls for Christian unity despite continuing doctrinal divisions between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion
Apr. 28, 2026 · The Vatican
Interview: Archbishop Arrieta on retirement, Pope Leo and Order of Malta reforms
Archbishop Arrieta speaks to AdVaticanum on his retirement, his first impressions of Pope Leo XIV, the Order of Malta, and the ongoing canonical tensions surrounding the SSPX
Apr. 27, 2026 · The Vatican
Ordinariate bishop rejects claims priests ordered to concelebrate
Bishop David Waller has dismissed reports that Ordinariate clergy were instructed by Rome to concelebrate Holy Mass, calling the claim a “mischievous lie”
Apr. 24, 2026 · The Vatican