Pope Leo XIV to New Priests: ‘You Are a Channel, Not a Filter’
The pope ordained 10 men to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday and later warned at the Regina Caeli against the “thieves” that rob people of freedom, dignity, and peace. VATICAN CITY, April 26, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV ordained 10 new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, urging them to keep the doors […]
These are the Patron Saints for 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea
The dates of the next World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, will be Aug. 3–8, 2027. Pope Leo XIV will participate in WYD 2027, the first of his pontificate. “After this jubilee, the ‘pilgrimage of hope’ of young people continues and will take us to Asia,” the pontiff said in a […]
When the Church had Two Popes
“Annunzio … Franciscum.” On March 13, 2013, the world watched as white smoke gave way to an unexpected name. When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped onto the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, everything had changed—his vestments, his role, even his name. The 265th Successor of Peter would now be known as Pope Francis. Yet the […]
Pope Leo Travels the World in the Footsteps of Modern Popes
“…During his apostolic journeys, the Pope appears to everyone as a messenger of peace: his travels are what they should always be—bridges of dialogue, encounter, and brotherhood.” With these words, Pope Leo XIV set the tone for what is quickly becoming a defining feature of his pontificate: a Church that moves, encounters, and embraces. Addressing […]
Last Moments of Pope Francis
After more than five weeks in the hospital battling double pneumonia, doctors advised Pope Francis to take two months of rest. Yet the Holy Father chose a different path. Rather than withdraw from public life, he remained close to the faithful—quietly, persistently—until the very end. His final weeks became a testimony not of strength regained, […]
Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo ordained him Sunday
Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood.The Diocese of Rome shared the testimonies of eight seminarians who, on April 26, Good Shepherd Sunday, were ordained priests by Pope Leo XIV. Among them is Christian Sguazzino, who as a child was once kicked out of Mass by a […]
World News Roundup: Algeria, Kenya, Vietnam, Iraq
Memories of Algeria’s independence struggle stirred by pope’s visit, Catholic film on dating makes splash in Vietnam, Kenyan bishops make plea for marriage, and more in this week’s world news roundup. Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Algeria has revived memories of Catholic clergy who sided with Algerians during the struggle for independence, often at considerable […]
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Returns to Rome After Africa Trip
The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit to Africa. Pope Leo XIV departed Africa and returned to Rome on April 23, concluding an 11-day visit to several countries that marked his first visit as pope to the continent. The Holy Father departed Equatorial Guinea after saying Mass at the coastal nationʼs […]
Canary Islands Bishop on Migration: ‘We Feel Powerless’
The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be addressed by Pope Leo XIV during his June visit. The bishops of the dioceses of the Canary archipelago shared their concerns regarding immigration just weeks before Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain, a journey that will conclude […]
Pope Leo XIV Concludes Apostolic Journey to Africa
From Africa to Rome, this week’s Vaticano updates highlight the global mission of the Church—marked by Pope Leo XIV’s final moments on the African continent, major anniversaries shaping Catholic memory, and urgent calls for peace on the world stage. Here’s a closer look at the most important developments from the Holy Father and the Vatican. […]