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Pope Leo XIV remembers journalists killed by war and violence
The pontiff said Christians reveal that "fraternity and peace are our calling" by loving as Christ loved.
The life and legacy of St. Athanasius, champion of the Nicene Creed
St. Athanasius, celebrated on May 2, was a fourth-century bishop who is known as “the father of orthodoxy” for his dedication to the doctrine of Christ’s divinity.
Vatican detected 78 suspicious activities in its financial system in 2025
The report by the Supervisory and Financial Information and Authority for 2025 detailed the efforts at transparency and accountability in Vatican financial affairs.
This is Pope Leo’s prayer intention for the month of May
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of May is that everyone might have food.
Here’s why the month of May is dedicated to the Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all.
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year — March 19 and May 1.
Vatican prepares Pope Leo XIV summit on marriage crisis
The October meeting in Rome will bring together presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world to seek a response to what the pope considers a crucial issue for the Church and society.
Church must proclaim truth without imposing itself, Pope Leo XIV says
The pontiff told a delegation from the Archdiocese of Cologne that dialogue “strengthens communion” and “serves the cause of peace.”
Popemobile to begin charity tour in the United States
On Wednesday, the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Cross Catholic Outreach launched the Road Trip for Hope initiative at the Vatican.
What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?
Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Paul III Nona, ecclesiastical communion.
Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor
The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded the observatory in 1891.
Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civilians
Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31.
From visions to reform: The powerful witness of St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church.
Living ‘martyr’ of communism, Cardinal Simoni, presents relic of Albanian martyrs to Leo XIV
The cardinal, who endured long years of imprisonment and forced labor for fidelity to Christ, met with the pope during a private audience. He was ordained 70 years ago on April 7, 1956.
Pope Leo XIV: Vatican diplomats must be bridges and channels of peace
The pontiff said the Holy See’s diplomatic service is a unique ministry rooted in peace, truth, and justice and directed not only to Catholics but also to the entire human family.
Vatican warns of political promotion of abortion as an instrument of population control
“Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family” is a comprehensive overview of environmental and human ecology drawing on the teachings of the previous four popes.
Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine
Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing.
Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027
The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and peace.
Pope Leo XIV meets archbishop of Canterbury amid deepening church divides
The pontiff addressed "new problems" facing Catholic-Anglican dialogue in his meeting with Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual head of the Anglican Communion.
Pope Leo XIV tells 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.
7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa
Pope Leo XIV spent 11 days in Africa from April 13–23 and visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.
Kicked out of Mass as a mischievous child, Pope Leo will ordain him Sunday
Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV departs Africa, returns to Rome after 11-day papal trip
The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit to Africa.
Pope Leo XIV, returning from Africa: ‘I condemn all actions that are unjust’
Speaking to reporters on his flight from Malabo to Rome, the pope addressed war, migration, same-sex blessings, and the Vatican’s diplomacy with authoritarian governments.
Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’
At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and bear witness through their lives to "the faith that saves."
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits prisoners, meets with families, says Mass in Equatorial Guinea
The Holy Father is wrapping up his papal trip to the African continent after visiting multiple countries there.
Pope Leo XIV to youth and families: ‘Peace be with you’
In Equatorial Guinea, the pope told young people and families to let Christ’s light shape a future of love, responsibility, and hope.
Pope Leo XIV to prisoners: ‘No one is excluded from God’s love’
At a prison in Equatorial Guinea, the pontiff urged inmates not to let the past rob them of hope.
Cardinals in Rome remember Pope Francis as missionary to all 1 year after death
Pope Leo XIV, who is traveling in Africa, sent a message to be read at the Mass commemorating the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death.
Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote use
Thanks to donations, the telescope is now operable remotely by students at Jesuit universities and has already been used by astronomers at the Vatican’s observatory in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: Take your destiny into your hands
The pontiff urged Catholics in the country to help build a future of hope, justice, and peace.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea as Africa visit draws to a close
The Holy Father has already visited Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola as part of his papal visit to the continent.
Pope Leo XIV at psychiatric hospital: ‘God loves us just as we are’
The pontiff, in Equatorial Guinea, said Christian charity means welcoming the vulnerable with dignity.
Pope Leo XIV: Universities must seek truth and form the whole person
At the inauguration of a new campus named in his honor in Equatorial Guinea, the pope urged the education of young people in truth, responsibility, and service to the common good.
Pope Leo XIV in Equatorial Guinea warns against profaning God’s name through domination
Pontiff said the Church’s social doctrine offers guidance for confronting inequality, resource exploitation, war, and technological upheaval.
Pope Leo XIV recalls Pope Francis a year after his death
During the flight from Angola to Equatorial Guinea, Leo praised his predecessor’s concern for the poor and his message of mercy and fraternity.
Remembering Pope Francis: 9 moments that defined his legacy
On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits elderly home, says Mass for 60,000 in Angola
A look in photos at Pope Leo XIV’s eighth day of his apostolic journey to Africa.
Pope Leo XIV thanks Angola’s Church for promoting reconciliation and peace
The pontiff urged bishops, priests, religious, and catechists to remain committed to peace, justice, and integral development.
Christ is not ‘a guru or a good luck charm,’ pope says at Mass in Angola
After praying at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Saurimo, Pope Leo XIV proceeded to the site of the Mass, attended by an estimated 60,000 people.
Pope Leo visits nursing home in Angola: The elderly ‘need to be listened to’
Saurimo, a city in northeastern Angola, is known as the center of diamond mining in the country.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass, leads rosary in Angola
A look in photos at Pope Leo XIV’s seventh day of his apostolic visit to Africa.
Pope Leo XIV urges Angola’s young people to build a world free of war, injustice, and poverty
The pontiff told young Angolans that Our Lady entrusts them with the task of building a better world shaped by the Gospel.
Pope Leo XIV in Angola: ‘Build the hope of the future’
The pontiff urged the country to overcome old divisions, reject corruption, and help young people recover hope.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV departs Cameroon, journeys to Angola
The Holy Father will spend several days in Angola before finishing his trip in Equatorial Guinea.
Pope Leo XIV urges Angola to ‘remove the obstacles to integral human development’
The pontiff urged the country to reject exploitative models of development and place the common good above particular interests.
Pope Leo XIV says debate with Trump is ‘not in my interest at all’
En route from Cameroon to Angola, the pope said his mission in Africa is pastoral and rejected suggestions that his recent remarks were aimed at President Donald Trump.
Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon says no one should face life’s hardships alone
At an open-air Mass, the pontiff urged solidarity, civic responsibility, and special care for the poor.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets with students, visits hospital, holds stadium Mass in Cameroon
The Holy Father will stay in Cameroon one more night before traveling to Angola on April 18.
Pope Leo XIV calls for the ‘safeguarding’ and ‘accompanying’ of minors and vulnerable adults
The pope said the protection of the vulnerable “challenges the conscience of the Church and measures its ability to express authentic care.”