Inside the Vatican – Young People and Saints of Our Time

Inside the Vatican – November/December 2025

New Saints, Church Teaching & Christmas Hope

The November/December 2025 issue of Inside the Vatican celebrates a moment of profound joy for the universal Church with the canonizations of two young saints who speak powerfully to different generations: Pier Giorgio Frassati, a witness of heroic virtue from the 20th century, and Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint of the 21st century. Their lives offer enduring examples of holiness rooted in ordinary faith, charity, and devotion to Christ.

This issue also features a clear and illuminating examination of Catholic teaching on so-called Christian Zionism, helping readers understand the Church’s theological position amid ongoing political and religious debate. Through careful analysis, Inside the Vatican brings clarity and balance to a topic often marked by confusion and controversy.

In addition, we spotlight one of the Church’s newest shepherds, Ralph O’Donnell, recently installed as Bishop of Jefferson City, Missouri. As one of the Church’s so-called “baby bishops,” his appointment reflects the future leadership and pastoral mission of the Church in the United States.

Rounding out the issue, Marcellus Roberts offers a deeply moving Christmas meditation written from prison, reflecting on the meaning of that “Festal Day” and the hope of Christ’s birth even in the darkest circumstances.

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