Built to Endure: A Publisher’s Note on Crux’s Leadership and Mission

Editor's Note
Vatican City
Crux
Charles Collins
catholic
news
independent
vatican
Author

Deirdre Brennan

Published

February 5, 2026

Summary

Crux, a Catholic news publication founded by the Boston Globe in 2014 to provide independent journalism on the Vatican and global Church, has confirmed its editorial leadership after the retirement of founding editor John Allen Jr. Crux’s new Editor-in-Chief is Charles Collins, who has served as Managing Editor since 2017. Christopher R. Altieri was appointed as Managing Editor. Elise Allen, John Allen’s widow and a long-time Vatican journalist, continues her role as Senior Correspondent in Rome. The publication transferred ownership to its staff last summer under the leadership of Deirdre Brennan, Publisher, ensuring Crux’s editorial independence. Key figures involved include John Allen Jr., Charles Collins, Christopher R. Altieri, and Elise Allen. Crux remains an independent organization with a mission to provide rigorous reporting on Catholic matters without external pressures or institutional influence.

Key Topics

Vatican City, Crux, Charles Collins


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