John L. Allen Jr., the fastidious American journalist who demystified Vatican affairs for English speakers for decades, died ...

From the end of the 20th century until his death, Allen was essential reading for anyone who cared about the inner workings ...

John Allen Jr., the prolific author and longtime Vatican reporter hailed for his insightful coverage of the Holy See across ...

For members of the Religion News Association, this was the kind of dramatic appeal that made the Chicago native the top ...

Allen passed away in Rome Jan. 22, at the age of 61. He is survived by his wife, Elise Ann Allen, Crux's senior Vatican ...

An investigation approved by the Vatican concluded that Fr. Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep was killed by two Japanese deserters seeking revenge after Japan's defeat in World War II.

Since starting his second presidential term a year ago, Trump’s policies and actions have drawn ire on multiple fronts, ...

Two Ohio college students, including a men’s lacrosse player, were found dead inside a vehicle on campus Monday — just months ...

Pope Leo XIV has criticized the administration’s treatment of migrants, its antipathy toward Europe and the use of what he characterized as 'diplomacy based on force.' ...

Pope Leo XIV closed the door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2026, just days into the new year. The act formally brought ...

A piano concert marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi was held Monday at Santuario de San ...

Pope Leo XIV expressed this appreciation when receiving Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Security for Vatican City, which is ...