The 4 men who make up Pope Leo’s inner circle
Three priests from different continents support Pope Leo in all his daily activities. Their varied talents and backgrounds complement and enrich each other.
Carlos Zapata
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Making vestments for the Pope: We visited the workshop
Aleteia visited the workshop that makes liturgical vestments for Pope Leo XIV. Its creators reveal the extensive preparation for making these garments.
On the ground in Venezuela: Uncertainty
The situation inside Venezuela is complex, as everyone waits to see how the nation's military will react. However, there is also prayer and hope for the future.
For this artist to create “sacred hyperrealism,” prayer is crucial
Aleteia interviewed Ricardo Celma, a Latin American artist who says that he asks God to guide his paintbrush and that he is profoundly devoted to Mary.
Venezuelan professor: Country’s crisis won’t make him abandon students
Despite his meager pay and exhausting schedule, Jesús Díaz refuses to abandon his students.
