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Young students cheer during an assembly at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia, Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Students react to Pope Leo XIV: ‘I hope more people will become Catholic’

May 17, 2025

Students shared memories of the day with Roselle Reyes, news correspondent for “EWTN News In Depth,” on Friday.

Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music launches ‘Let’s Sing with the Pope’ video series

May 17, 2025

The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative.

Pope Leo XIV gives a blessing during a meeting with participants in the Jubilee of Eastern Churches on May 14, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching

May 17, 2025

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching

A view of the baldacchino underneath the central dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.

What to watch for: Key moments taking place in Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass

May 17, 2025

Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of Peter and bishop of Rome.

Brian Burch’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See was blocked by Senate Democrats on May 13, 2025.

UPDATE: Senate Democrats block U.S. Vatican ambassador confirmation

May 17, 2025

Senate Democrats this week blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, stalling the nomination process.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to cardinals in Rome on May 10, 2025.

An Augustinian pope: Upholding Africa’s legacy and embracing Eastern Christianity

May 17, 2025

Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about Pope Leo XIV’s connection to the East.

Pope Leo XIV smiles as a jubilant crowd joins in prayer on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

The meaning of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass and taking possession of St. John Lateran

May 17, 2025

The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of Peter and bishop of Rome.

The 2010 Chevy Camaro SS and 1967 Chevy Camaro SS being raffled in the Diocese of Gallup’s annual V8’s for Vocations car raffle.

New Mexico diocese uses classic cars to drive vocations and evangelization

May 17, 2025

V8’s for Vocations, a classic car raffle, continues its 10-year tradition of bolstering vocations in the Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico, the poorest diocese in the U.S.

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Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at the San Francisco walk for life on Jan. 21, 2023.

Trump names Archbishop Cordileone to Religious Liberty Commission advisory board

May 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has tapped San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone to serve on an advisory board for the country’s Religious Liberty Commission.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God

May 16, 2025

The centenary year of St. Thérèse’s canonization began Jan. 4 and will continue until Christmas, with a weekend of celebrations taking place May 16–18 in Lisieux, France.

Alessandro Tamburlani is the president and founder of the gym where Cardinal Robert Prevost worked out before becoming pope.

An athletic pope: Pope Leo XIV worked out regularly at this gym

May 16, 2025

The Omega Fitness Club is suddenly the most famous gym in Rome.

The classic coat of arms of the Order of St. Augustine.

Priest accused of sex abuse dismissed from Augustinians over ‘disagreement’ with superior

May 16, 2025

Father Richard McGrath was allegedly barred from the order “following a prolonged period of disagreement with his direct superior.”

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