Pope Leos Zoom Call and First Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo’s Zoom Call and First Apostolic Journey Last week, we partnered with the Vatican to bring Pope Leo on a Zoom call to 16,000+ teenagers in the U.S. for the Pope’s first “digital visit.” We also premiered a mini docuseries in the Vatican on Christ the King, a Feast instituted only 100 years ago. […]
Liturgical singing requires a deep spiritual life, Pope Leo XIV says
Liturgical singing requires ‘a deep spiritual life,’ Pope Leo XIV says Pope Leo XIV on Sunday praised the “precious” ministry of liturgical music and told choir members from around the world that their service at the altar must be sustained above all by a deep life of prayer. He later used his pre-Angelus remarks to […]
Why Pope Pius XI established the feast of Christ the King in 1925
Why Pope Pius XI established the feast of Christ the King in 1925 The feast of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 following his encyclical Quas Primas. Today it is celebrated on the final Sunday before Advent. Quas Primas was Pope Pius XI’s profound response to the rising tide of […]
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “In unitate fidei”
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “In unitate fidei” The PDF version of the Apostolic Letter In unitate fidei by Pope Leo XIV can be downloaded here. This is the text of the document: ON THE 1700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNCIL OF NICAEA 1. In the unity of faith, proclaimed since the beginning of […]
The Jubilee of the Poor Becomes a Day of Service
The Jubilee of the Poor Becomes a Day of Service Rome’s celebration of the Jubilee of the Poor unfolded as a living reminder that the Church’s mission begins with encounter. In continuity with the 9th World Day of the Poor, established by Pope Francis in Misericordia et Misera, the Vatican hosted Mass with Pope Leo […]
The Church and Europe in Conversation
The Church and Europe in Conversation To strengthen dialogue between the Church and society across Europe, the Holy See relies on the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE). Bringing together bishops’ representatives from EU member states, COMECE serves as a bridge between the Church and European institutions, offering guidance on social, […]
New Christ the King Video Series
New Christ the King Video Series This year marks 100 years since Pope Pius XI first instituted the Feast of Christ, King of the Universe. To commemorate the centenary, EWTN Ireland has produced a new four-part series exploring what the kingship of Christ truly means — in Scripture, in history, and in the lives of […]
Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Apostolic Journey to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Apostolic Journey to Turkey and Lebanon From November 27 to December 2, Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey abroad of his pontificate, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon. The trip carries both historical and spiritual weight. Pope Leo has chosen to complete a journey originally envisioned by Pope […]
Nicene Creed at 1700: The Christian Profession of Faith
Nicene Creed at 1700: The Christian Profession of Faith “I believe in one God…” — just a few words that, for two thousand years, have shaped the faith of billions of people. But what does it really mean to recite the Creed? And how did it begin? The Creed Christians recite every Sunday is not […]
Vatican news: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria
Vatican news: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria The most important news from the Vatican this week: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria and Calls for Global Solidarity Pope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow over the escalating violence in Nigeria, where both Christian and Muslim communities have recently suffered devastating attacks. Condemning […]