Pope leads thousands in candlelight rosary procession in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV led tens of thousands of people in a candlelight rosary procession on Sept. 27 in the Marian shrine of Lourdes, saying that he had come as “a … Learn More
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Pope shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton Sheen
On the papal flight to Paris Sept. 25, Pope Leo XIV recalled spending time with his family as a child watching Blessed Fulton J. Sheen, who was beatified the day … Learn More
Technological advancements are not rivals to faith, pope says
Progress in science and technology is not contrary to belief in God, and Christians should be actively involved in shaping that progress so that it serves human dignity and the … Learn More
Pope Leo: Special Olympians ‘remind everyone of the true values of life’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalled his own great fondness of sports and invited them to live holy lives following the example of St. Pier … Learn More
Pope Leo prays for all who ‘bear wounds’ of 9/11 tragedy
Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for “those who continue to bear the wounds of … Learn More
USCCB Labor Day statement focuses on young, challenges of AI
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a statement for the 2026 Labor Day holiday. Signed by Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville, chairman … Learn More
Pope Leo on the World Day of Prayer for Creation
The social and ecological devastation wrought by war represents not just a political failure, but a moral crisis rooted in a divided heart in need of conversion, Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
Pope prays for dead, missing following Nepal disaster
Pope Leo XIV expressed his sadness by the devastation wrought by a glacial collapse in the Nepal-China border, causing a deadly wave of floods and mudslides that killed 168 people with … Learn More
Pope Leo says Mass participation cannot be passive
“Firmly rooted” in the Church’s living tradition, the liturgical reform put forth by the Second Vatican Council grew from the need for the faithful to celebrate the liturgy more “consciously … Learn More
Counter lies of hatred, power, with Catholic culture of love, pope says
The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and convince people and nations to “re-arm” in a “culture of power,” Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
