Daniel Esparza

Barcelona, Madrid

Editor in Chief at Aleteia

Journalist at The Objective (Spain)

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Articles

Malta and the Jubilee: A quieter pilgrimage of hope

3 days ago | oursundayvisitor.com | Daniel Esparza |Jean Pierre Fava

Among these is the Church of St. Paul at the Three Fountains — associated with Paul’s martyrdom — and a symbolic point of connection to Malta, where his journey to Rome first paused. Unlike the broad ceremonial routes of Rome, Malta offers pilgrims a different kind of sacred journey.
Pope Leo XIV sends blessing to Filipino priests in Rome

3 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

Pope Leo XIV has extended his apostolic blessing to the priests of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome, marking a gesture of solidarity with the Philippines’ Catholic clergy. The Pontiff signed an official photograph with the message: “My blessing to all at the Pontifical Philippine College.” The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) shared the image on their official Facebook page, highlighting the Pope’s support for Filipino clergy abroad.
Francis’ Popemobile turned ambulance blocked from entering Gaza

3 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

The iconic popemobile used by Pope Francis during his 2014 visit to Bethlehem — transformed into a mobile clinic for children in Gaza — is now stranded outside the border, unable to complete its mission of mercy. The white vehicle, once a symbol of pastoral presence, was refitted with medical equipment and entrusted by Pope Francis to Caritas Jerusalem, a Catholic humanitarian agency, before his death in 2025.
Special Nordic Reports: The technological transformation of Iceland’s RÚV

4 days ago | tmbroadcast.com | Daniel Esparza

We interview Gísli Berg, Head of Production and Marketing, and Hrefna Lind Ásgeirsdóttir, Director of Digital Strategy, to explore the current technological state of Iceland’s public broadcaster—————By Daniel Esparza*This interview is included in the May issue of TM BROADCAST. You can access the full magazine here. It’s interesting to see how the specific social and geographical circumstances of each country influence the technological developments of their television networks.
Pope Leo XIV invites France to rediscover its saints

4 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

In his first official message to the Church in France, Pope Leo XIV marked the 100th anniversary of the canonizations of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Jean-Marie Vianney, and St. Jean Eudes with a call to embrace their enduring witness — offering a clear response to the challenges of modern secularism. The letter, addressed to French bishops and released on May 28, coincides with nationwide celebrations of these three saints, all canonized in 1925.
Families are the heart of evangelization

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

Organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, the seminar follows closely on the heels of the Jubilee Year events for families, children, grandparents, and the elderly. In his address, the Pope emphasized that Christian families are not merely recipients of pastoral care — they are frontline agents of evangelization.
Bioethics congress in Rome receives blessing from Leo XIV

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

The 3rd International Congress on Bioethics, organized by the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, drew nearly 400 scientists, doctors, philosophers, and legal experts from around the globe to the Augustinianum near the Vatican on May 30 and 31. The event received the warm endorsement of Pope Leo XIV, who expressed “cordial greetings and blessings” to participants, organizers, and speakers through a letter from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See.
Los jardines monásticos explicaban los fundamentos de la fe

6 days ago | es.aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

En el corazón de cada monasterio de clausura crecen huertos cuidadosamente plantados, cuidados con cariño y silenciosamente radiantes. En la época medieval, estos huertos no eran sólo una cuestión de autosuficiencia y supervivencia. Eran espacios sagrados donde la teología echaba raíces en la tierra, y donde el alma, como la tierra, se cultivaba hacia la santidad. En la tradición católica, el Hortus Conclusus - «jardín cerrado» en latín- es más que una metáfora poética.
Pope Leo XIV urges nonviolence amid rising aggressions

6 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

On May 30, 2025, Pope Leo XIV issued a powerful call for nonviolence as a way of life, urging individuals and communities to resist the global surge of hostility.
Pilgrims walk to honor the US’s first canonized saint

6 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

Two walking pilgrimages will make their way across Maryland this June, converging on the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg to mark the 50th anniversary of her canonization. The milestone celebration honors the first native-born American saint and invites pilgrims to follow her journey of faith, service, and profound love for the Eucharist. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life, rooted in devotion and service, continues to inspire believers today.