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Paula en el Bosque is a Catholic artist whose works have made it to the Vatican. Her creative trajectory began when she was a child, without imagining how far her journey would take her. Last December, she exhibited a “pro-life” Nativity scene during Christmas: a historic moment. Aleteia had the opportunity to hear the testimony Read More…

Retirement is often imagined as a season of abundant free time, long mornings, and leisurely afternoons. Many retirees, of course, know better. Days quickly fill with school runs for grandchildren, volunteer commitments, appointments, travel, half-finished projects, and the curious discovery that life does not, in fact, slow down quite as dramatically as promised. And yet, Read More…

The Vatican press office officially announced on February 25, 2026, the dates of three upcoming international trips of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope will first travel to Monaco on March 28, his first European destination outside of Italy. He will then undertake a tour of four African countries from April 13 to 23. This trip Read More…

“Leo XIV is taking his time”; “Will he be able to act decisively?” “Will he be able to take a stand?” … These murmurs are heard in the Vatican — and beyond — whenever a new Successor of Peter takes on the role. Between the lines, some criticize the pope for “procrastinating” on decisions, or Read More…

Hours before performing at the Festival de Viña del Mar 2026, Matteo Bocelli was seen doing something that Catholics everywhere would recognize instantly. He attended Sunday Mass at the San Miguel chapel in Valparaíso, slipping quietly into a space defined not by lights or applause, but by prayer. There was nothing extraordinary about the act Read More…

When St. John Paul II called the first “Jubilee of Youth” back in 1984, he kicked off an incredible tradition.  World Youth Days, held every two to four years since 1985, became massive Catholic festivals that have changed the lives of millions of young people around the world, and continue to do so. Each World Read More…