Cardinal of Tehran Prays in Rome for Peace
In the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan, on Monday evening stood in prayer for peace. During a vigil for peace on Monday evening in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Mathieu, invoked God as “great and merciful,” […]
Jerusalem Churches Reach Holy Week Access Deal
The announcement came after the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem and the custos of the Holy Land were restricted from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. In a notable development, a joint statement was issued Monday by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land announcing an agreement […]
Pope Leo Names Diplomats to Key Vatican Posts
Archbishop Paolo Rudelli is the new head of the general affairs section of the Secretariat of State and Archbishop Petar Rajič is the new prefect of the Papal Household. Pope Leo XIV on Monday appointed Italian Archbishop Paolo Rudelli the new head of the general affairs section of the Secretariat of State — one of […]
Pope Leo XIV Praises Organ Donation, Warns of Risks
The audience with participants in an event organized by the Italian National Transplant Network took place March 26 at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV on Thursday said organ donation is a noble act that should be governed by fair and transparent criteria, avoiding “any form of commodification of the human body.” He also encouraged the […]
Mother Angelica Honored at Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Mother Angelica knew from experience that “God works through humble, unexpected instruments to spread his Gospel,” said the principal celebrant at the Mass, Father Michael Baggot, LC. A memorial Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica was held on the 10th anniversary of the death of Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, the world’s largest Catholic media […]
Pope Leo XIV to Meet Sarah Mullally in Rome
The announcement came just two days after Sarah Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury. Pope Leo XIV is set to meet with Sarah Mullally, the first female archbishop of Canterbury, as part of Mullally’s planned visit to Rome from April 25–28. The announcement of the visit came from Lambeth Palace just two days after Mullally’s […]
Pope Leo XIV: God Does Not Hear Prayers for War
At Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus following it, the pope prayed for Middle East Christians, victims of war, and migrants who died at sea off Crete. Pope Leo XIV on Palm Sunday sharply condemned war and the use of religion to justify violence, saying during Mass in St. Peter’s Square that God “does not […]
Asian Catholics Honor Cardinal Van Thuan in Rome
The Vatican held the “Cardinal Văn Thuận: Witness of Hope” conference at the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran in Rome on March 25. Asian Catholics paid tribute to Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận to mark the 50th anniversary of his spiritual writings compiled in the book “The Road of Hope: The Gospel from Prison.” To […]
The New Stations of the Cross in the Vatican
During the season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross remain one of the most beloved devotions among the faithful. The fourteen stations trace the final moments of Christ’s life—from His condemnation by Pontius Pilate to His burial—inviting Christians to meditate on His suffering and prepare their hearts for Holy Week. This year, in St. […]
Christians in the Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa on Conflict and Faith
“I arrived here decades ago, and at the beginning, living on the holy places was very touching because everything is new.” With these words, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa recalls the beginning of a journey that has now spanned more than three decades in the Holy Land. Cardinal Pizzaballa speaks about Christian Faith in the Holy Land […]