PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Visits Pompei and Naples in Italy
The Holy Father marked the first anniversary of his pontificate on May 8 by visiting the historic cities in southern Italy.
Critics Say Synod Report Undermines Church Teaching, Misrepresents Courage
The final report of Study Group 9 includes testimonies from ‘married’ gay men, questions whether same-sex relations are sinful, and draws strong criticism for its treatment of Courage International.
Pope Leo XIV’s First Year
One year ago, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope by the Cardinals in the conclave and took the name Leo XIV. Frank Rocca, Senior Vatican Analyst for EWTN News, joins Register Radio this week to look back on the first American born pope’s first year as head of the Church. And Register European Correspondent Solène Tadié tells us about the latest controversy surrounding the restoration and the artistic heritage of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Pope Leo XIV and Peru
As the nation faces more political violence, this week on Register Radio we are joined by Register contributor Alberto Fernandez who reflects on the White House Correspondent Dinner attack and the rise of the new “Revolutionary Vanguards.” And then, as we assess Pope Leo XIV’s first twelve months as pontiff we talk to Jonathan Liedl, Managing Editor of the Register who was also the correspondent for a new EWTN News documentary on the time the future pope spent in Peru.
Pope Leo XIV and Africa
Pope Leo XIV has returned to Rome after an 11-day trip to Africa, his as pope, with memorable visits to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. This week on Register Radio we are joined by Hannah Brockhaus, Deputy Vatican Editor for EWTN News. And then… The Las Vegas Raiders just picked Indiana University QB Fernando Mendoza as the first choice in the 2026 NFL Draft. Register staff writer Gigi Duncan offers “Pro Tips from Las Vegas Catholics for the Raiders New QB" about the Catholic scene he's moving into.
How Popes Speak — and What Politicians Hear
COMMENTARY: Any preaching, especially papal preaching, can be universal in language but personal in effect — an examination of conscience conducted by the listener.
Spanish Bishops: ‘We Cannot Simply Stand by and Watch the Ship Sink’
In Spain, only about 8 million of the country’s 45 million inhabitants attend Mass regularly on Sundays.
Leo XIV Makes Marian Pilgrimage On 1-Year Anniversary As Pope
Pope Leo XIV traveled around 150 miles south of Rome to the Italian cities of Pompei and Naples on the first anniversary of his election.
Bransfield, Ex-Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Accused of Misconduct, Dies at 82
An archdiocesan investigation in 2018 claimed Bishop Michael Bransfield engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and financial malfeasance of diocesan funds.
A Pope Who’s American — and Everything Else
A new book marks the first anniversary of Leo XIV’s election with a closer look at the papal son of Chicago’s melting pot.