Pope Leo XIV’s Liturgical Celebrations for Lent and Holy Week
The Vatican has published the schedule of liturgies that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate in February, March, and the beginning of April, which includes the start of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. The Vatican has published the schedule of liturgies that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate in February, March, and the beginning of April, a […]
Pope Leo XIV Warns Against a New Global Arms Race
At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV appealed for renewed nuclear arms-control efforts and asked Catholics to proclaim the Gospel in ways that speak to people’s real lives. Pope Leo XIV warned Wednesday of the grave danger of a “new global arms race” as the New START nuclear weapons treaty between the United States and […]
Vatican: SSPX, Newman, and the Olympics
From gestures of peace ahead of the Winter Games to historic appointments and emerging tensions, this week’s Vaticano Updates highlight key developments shaping the life of the Church under Pope Leo XIV. Vatican & SSPX, Newman, and the 2026 Olympics A Cross of Unity Ahead of the Winter Games A powerful symbol of unity through […]
Pope Leo XIV’s February Prayer Intention: Children Who Are Ill
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of February is for children with incurable diseases. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of February is for children with incurable diseases. In a video to be released on Feb. 5, the Holy Father prayed that the faithful would realize that “the smiles, even in […]
Pope Leo Appoints Sister Raffaella Petrini to Vatican Commission
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of the Commission for Reserved Matters, which is responsible for awarding financial contracts in confidential areas of the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of the Commission for Reserved Matters, the Holy See Press Office announced in a […]
St. John Henry Newman Added to the General Roman Calendar
The English saint, proclaimed a doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV in November 2025, is honored every Oct. 9. St. John Henry Newman, proclaimed a doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV in November 2025, has been added to the General Roman Calendar, establishing his optional memorial on Oct. 9. Since Pope […]
Rome Events to Mark World Day Against Human Trafficking
From Feb. 4–8, the Catholic Church will mobilize with a series of activities in Rome in support of human dignity and peace. With the theme “Peace Begins with Dignity: A Global Call to End Human Trafficking,” the Catholic Church will mark this year’s 12th World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. In 2026, […]
St. Blaise and the Enduring Tradition of Throat Blessings
The beloved blessing of the throats on the feast of St. Blaise has outlasted empires, plagues and revolutions — proving that some traditions truly stand the test of time. The Feast of St. Blaise is one of the most widespread pieces of popular saintly devotion to survive in contemporary liturgy. From small suburban parishes to […]
Italian Cardinal Named Head of Vatican Bank Oversight
Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the retired archbishop of Vienna. Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, Italy, has been appointed president of the Cardinalitial Commission of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank. Petrocchi succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the […]
Abuse Survivor Tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I Didn’t Hold Back’
“I told him about the abuse,” David Ryan said. “I did get a feeling of being listened to and being understood.” A victim of clerical sexual abuse from Ireland shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. David Ryan, who was sexually abused by a Catholic priest […]