Pope Leo XIV Reunites With Eighth Grade Classmates
Pope Leo XIV met with 10 of his eighth grade classmates in St. Peter’s Square at a recent general audience. On the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Pope Leo XIV met last week with some of his eighth grade classmates from St. Mary of the Assumption lower school in south Chicago, where he […]
Does Pope Leo XIV Vote in Peru or Pay U.S. Taxes?
Legal expert argues papal dual citizenship is real, but obligations tied to it may not apply in practice. Questions about whether Pope Leo XIV must vote in Peru or pay taxes in the United States remain unresolved, with one canon law expert arguing that the pope’s unique status as a sovereign head of state likely […]
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Aerial Bombardment
Pope Leo XIV warned that modern technology is being “put at the service of war.” “After the tragic experiences of the 20th century, aerial bombardment should have been banished forever!” Pope Leo XIV said Monday during an audience with airline executives and staff. “Instead, as we know, it still exists, and technological development, which is […]
Fra Angelico’s Annunciation: Timeless Masterpiece
Tuscany, the cradle of the Renaissance, gave rise to some of history’s greatest artists. Among them stands Fra Angelico, the Dominican friar whose work transformed sacred art into a form of preaching. In the early 15th century, within the walls of the Convent of San Marco in Florence, he painted what would become one of […]
Militia of the Immaculata: To Mary, through Maximilian Kolbe
A simple “yes” changed the course of history. God entrusted the life of His Son to the care of Mary, and through her, a path was opened for all believers to become her children. For more than three million Catholics around the world, this spiritual belonging takes a concrete form in the Militia of the […]
Annunciation of Mary: The Day That Changed History
Spring in Rome begins with an ancient and deeply meaningful celebration. On March 25 — exactly nine months before Christmas — the Church marks the Solemnity of the Annunciation, the moment when the angel Gabriel appears to Mary and announces that she will become the mother of Jesus. Annunciation of Mary Explained It is a […]
From Rome to the Holy Land: Annunciation of Mary
It is a familiar scene in Rome. Every Sunday at noon, the Pope appears at the window of his apartment overlooking St. Peter’s Square to greet the faithful gathered below and those watching around the world. “Cari fratelli e sorelle, buona domenica!” Pope Leo XIV calls out, beginning a tradition that has endured for generations. […]
Boys Town Founder Father Flanagan Declared Venerable
The Irish-born priest is revered for his revolutionary approach to caring for impoverished boys at the group home he founded in Omaha, Nebraska. Pope Leo XIV on Monday approved the advancement of the beatification cause for Boys Town founder Father Edward J. Flanagan, declaring him “venerable.” The Irish-born priest, revered for his revolutionary approach to […]
Pope Leo XIV Decries War’s Toll, Urges Peace
Pope Leo XIV says suffering of innocent victims “hurts all of humanity” as he calls for end to hostilities and renewed paths to peace. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced dismay over ongoing conflicts around the world, saying the suffering of innocent victims “hurts all of humanity” and urging an end to hostilities grounded in […]
Study Highlights How Pope Francis Differed From Predecessors
The University of Notre Dame hosted the lecture on their Rome campus on Thursday. ROME — A political science professor from the U.S. has used data analysis to show how Pope Francis differed from predecessors regarding policy, appointments, and papal trips, while notably omitting discussion of the deceased pontiff’s doctrinal differences. The University of Notre […]