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The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith told Vatican News that the German bishops’ April 2025 document, “Segnungen für Paare, die sich lieben“ (Blessings for couples who love one another) does not have Vatican approval.

Pope Leo, Secretary of State Rubio exchange views (CWN)

Posted on 05/7/2026 05:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV received U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today (video), three days after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of the Pontiff.

Pope describes work of Swiss Guard as vocation to holiness (CWN)

Posted on 05/7/2026 05:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV today received members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard and their families, a day after 28 new members were sworn in.

Pope thanks Swiss Guard for service, as 28 new members sworn in (CWN)

Posted on 05/7/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Twenty-eight new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard were sworn in during a ceremony in Paul VI Audience Hall on May 6 (video).

Marking Vatican publishing anniversary, Pope urges everyone to read books (CWN)

Posted on 05/7/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

Pope Leo XIV praised the reading and distribution of books as he marked the centenary of Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV), the Vatican publishing house.