Happiness is a gift to be shared with others, pope says
A lack of faith in Christ leads to many delusions, such as believing the arrogant will always rule and only money can buy happiness, Pope Leo XIV said. The beatitudes, … Learn More
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Everyone can be a good Samaritan, pope says in message for world’s sick
People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others concrete … Learn More
St. Francis’ body to be displayed for 800th anniversary of his death
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. The Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican tribunal that deals with matters … Learn More
Church leaders must listen to abuse victims, pope says
Every level of Church leadership must strengthen and improve its ability to listen to everyone, especially to victims of sexual abuse and those who suffer, Pope Leo XIV said. His remarks came at the conclusion of … Learn More
Pope delivers fierce defense of the unborn in address to diplomatic corps
Pope Leo XIV strongly defended the family, marriage and unborn life during his first-ever New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps on Jan. 9, telling the diplomats accredited to the … Learn More
Cardinals leave consistory with clear vision of ‘A Church that cares’
After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the “low-batteried” but “very pleased” cardinals wrapped the first historic extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV in a spirit of fraternity, with a sense … Learn More
Pope to cardinals: You are not experts promoting agendas, but a community of faith
Pope Leo XIV gathered cardinals present for the extraordinary consistory this week for an early morning Mass on Jan. 8 in St. Peter’s Basilica, telling them they’re together not to … Learn More
‘I am here to listen’ Pope Leo tells cardinals at start of consistory
With 170 red hats present in Vatican City, the extraordinary consistory of cardinals started at 3:30 p.m. Rome time with Veni Creator Spiritus sounding in the Synod Hall inside the … Learn More
Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings
The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still “the guiding star” the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said on Jan 7. Rereading all of its … Learn More
Pope Leo’s first Extraordinary Consistory: What to expect?
As the new year begins and the Jubilee Year comes to a close, Pope Leo XIV will hit the ground running with an extraordinary consistory taking place in Rome this week. The … Learn More
