Pope Leo XIV: Ecological Conversion and Contemplative Life
Pope Leo XIV calls for ecological conversion and support for contemplative life At his Nov. 19 general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying that the death and resurrection of Christ form the foundation of an integral ecology and the Christian call to care for creation. “The death and resurrection […]
Vatican Expert: Mary Does Not Hold Back God’s Wrath
Virgin Mary doesn’t have ‘the role of holding back God’s wrath,’ Vatican expert says Following the reaction to the new Vatican document Mater Populi Fidelis(“Mother of the Faithful People”), Father Maurizio Gronchi, a Christology expert and consultant to the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, warned that considering the Virgin Mary as “Co-Redemptrix” […]
Pope Leo XIV: Christians and Muslims Slaughtered in Nigeria
Pope Leo XIV on Nigeria: ‘Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered’ Both Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered in Nigeria, where there is terrorist activity over economic questions, Pope Leo XIV told journalists as he left his Castel Gandolfo residence on Tuesday evening. “I think in Nigeria, in certain areas, there is certainly a danger […]
‘Dignitatis Humanae’ at 60: Vatican II on Freedom
‘Dignitatis Humanae’ at 60: Vatican II’s Decisive Stand for Religious Freedom COMMENTARY: The early history of the landmark document manifests the significant doctrinal development, which led the Catholic Church to proclaim the vital importance of religious liberty for modern society. On Dec. 7, 1965, on the penultimate day of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Paul […]
3 Things to Know About Rome’s St. Peter St. Paul
3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome Nov. 18 is celebrated in the Catholic Church as the feast day of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul. Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Stronger Climate Action
Pope Leo XIV encourages stronger climate actions Pope Leo XIV said ”stronger climate actions will create stronger and fairer economic systems” in a video message to the local Churches of the Global South gathered at the Amazonian Museum in Belém, Brazil, for the United Nations climate conference (COP30). The Holy Father greeted the representatives of […]
Pope Leo XIV: Missionaries Make the Church Present
Pope Leo XIV says missionaries ‘become a presence everywhere of the whole Church’ In an audience with members of the diplomatic service at the papal missions, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that they have been chosen to “become a presence everywhere of the whole Church and, in particular, of the pastoral solicitude of the pope, who […]
Pope Leo XIV: Protecting Minors Is Close to His Heart
Pope Leo XIV holds protection of minors ‘deep in his heart’ Pope Leo XIV sent a message Nov. 17 to participants in the meeting for “Building Communities that Protect Dignity,” promoted by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. The Holy Father said that efforts to build communities where the dignity of minors and […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for a ‘Sober’ and Reverent Liturgy
Pope Leo asks for liturgy that is ‘sober in its solemnity’ while respecting popular piety Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation, especially for lectors, while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and calling for attention to be paid to popular piety. While receiving participants in a course […]
Lebanese Catholics Await Pope Leo XIV’s Visit
Lebanese Catholics abroad await Pope Leo XIV’s visit to their homeland with hope Members of the Lebanese Catholic diaspora are anticipating Pope Leo XIV’s three-day visit to Lebanon, taking place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, with great hopes the new pontiff will continue his papal predecessors’ solidarity with the Middle East’s most Christian country. […]