Inside the Vatican – Lebanon & New Cardinals

Inside the Vatican – July/August 2022

Lebanon, New Cardinals & Witness in a Time of Crisis

The July–August 2022 issue of Inside the Vatican delivers in-depth Catholic reporting from regions and moments marked by crisis, faith, and renewal. This issue features on-the-ground reporting from Lebanon by Christopher Hart-Moynihan, exploring a country where extraordinary beauty, culture, history, and Christian faith coexist with political corruption, economic collapse, and social turmoil. The coverage highlights how the Catholic Church continues to serve as a cohesive force for good amid national suffering.

This issue also profiles the twenty-one new cardinals named by Pope Francis, most of whom are eligible to vote in a future papal conclave. These profiles offer insight into the leadership shaping the present and future direction of the global Catholic Church.

Continuing a theological reflection on Pope Benedict XVI, Michael Hesemann presents “The Light of Holy Saturday, Part 2,” deepening reflection on hope, suffering, and faith at the heart of Benedict’s theological vision.

Mary Ellen Stanford contributes a compelling profile of St. Edith Stein, examining her insights into “Understanding the Feminine” at a time of widespread cultural confusion. This article draws on Stein’s philosophy, faith, and martyrdom to illuminate enduring truths about human dignity and womanhood.

Rounding out the issue, News of the East reports on dramatic developments within Eastern Orthodoxy following the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, offering essential context for understanding shifting religious and geopolitical realities.

This issue is essential reading for Catholics seeking faithful analysis of global crisis, Church leadership, theology, and the enduring witness of faith.

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