As I considered the latest contretemps involving the prefect of the Dicastery of for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) To many observers, Benedict, who died on Dec. 31, 2022 at the age of 95, was known for ...

The prestigious Ratzinger Prize this year will go to Riccardo Muti, who was chosen by the scientific committee and the board ...

As the church commemorates 60 years since the closing of Vatican II, here are seven key issues and documents that serve as ...

The document has raised questions in some sectors of the Church, although it is not the first time the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has ruled out proclaiming this as dogma.

Preserving authenticity in celebrations of the Sacred Liturgy has been a prominent concern of Pope Benedict XVI (formerly known as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger) for more than 25 years. He has observed ...

Some of the most resonant and memorable phrases of Vatican II come from “Lumen Gentium,” including the description of the ...

German journalist and Vatican insider Paul Badde made the Holy Face of Manoppello known around the world. He died Nov. 10, 2025.

The 2025 Story of the Year in religion is obviously the surprise May 8 election of the first Pope from the United States, Leo XIV. The second-place story, less publicized but important, is the Oct. 16 ...

The presentation of the 2025 Ratzinger Prize will not only celebrate the maestro’s artistic achievements but will also be a tribute to the relationship of mutual admiration and profound respect he had ...