Registration is open for The Church Up Close 2026 Seminar: Covering Catholicism in the Age of Leo XIV, held by the Pontifical University of The Holy Cross.

The seminar will take place in Rome from September 7–12, 2026.

This in-depth seminar is designed for English-speaking journalists covering the Catholic Church, offering the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Vatican’s inner workings through expert-led sessions, conferences, interactive workshops, personal encounters, on-site visits, and direct engagement with key voices in Church communications.

Scholarship are available.