The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — March 19 and May 1. St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — […]
Vatican prepares Pope Leo XIV summit on marriage crisis
The October meeting in Rome will bring together presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world to seek a response to what the pope considers a crucial issue for the Church and society.Pope Leo XIV is aware that among the vocations to which men and women are called by God, marriage is one of the […]
Church must proclaim truth without imposing itself, Pope Leo XIV says
The pontiff told a delegation from the Archdiocese of Cologne that dialogue “strengthens communion” and “serves the cause of peace.” Pope Leo XIV said Thursday that the Church is called to reach all peoples not by imposing itself but by bearing witness to the truth in charity. In an April 30 audience with members of […]
Popemobile to begin charity tour in the United States
On Wednesday, the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Cross Catholic Outreach launched the Road Trip for Hope initiative at the Vatican. The popemobile, the popeʼs special vehicle, will begin a charity tour of the United States. On Wednesday at the Vatican, representatives of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Cross Catholic […]
Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Africa Visit Highlights Urgent Call for Peace and Reconciliation
VATICAN CITY — In a week marked by powerful symbolism and global relevance, Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Africa has emerged as the defining moment in the latest Vatican developments. The Holy Father’s journey underscored the Church’s growing presence on the continent while delivering a clear and urgent message: peace must be lived, not […]
Pope Leo XIV: The End of the Pragmatic Approach
ANALYSIS: The way Leo XIV addressed the blessing issue marked a necessary discontinuity with his predecessor. The press conference on the plane returning from Africa provided the first sign of Leo XIV’s notable break with Pope Francis’ pontificate. When asked specifically about the decision of Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, to formally […]
What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?
Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Paul III Nona, ecclesiastical communion. Pope Leo XIV granted ecclesiastical communion to the new patriarch of Baghdad of the Chaldeans, His Beatitude Mar Paul III Nona, who now serves as the head of […]
Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor
The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded the observatory in 1891. The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history. Among them is Pope Leo XIII, who refounded the institution in 1891. The newly named asteroids were discovered by the […]
Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civilians
Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31. Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday condemned a surge of violence in Colombia following a weekend of deadly attacks in the southwest part of the country. Since Friday, rebel […]
From visions to reform: The powerful witness of St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church. On April 29, Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, a Dominican, Church reformer, mystic, and one of the four female doctors of the Church. During the 14th century, the Catholic […]