Archive for May 17, 2025

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.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

New Mexico diocese uses classic cars to drive vocations and evangelization

V8’s for Vocations, a classic car raffle, continues its 10-year tradition of bolstering vocations in the Diocese of Gallup, New... Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles as a jubilant crowd joins in prayer on Sunday, May 11, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

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

The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to cardinals in Rome on May 10, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Souhail Lawand

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

Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about... Read more

Brian Burch’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See was blocked by Senate Democrats on May 13, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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

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

A view of the baldacchino underneath the central dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

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

Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor... Read more

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.?w=200&h=150

By Pope Leo XIV

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

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

Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli on Sunday, May 11, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

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

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

Young students cheer during an assembly at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia, Saturday, May 10, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

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

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

Vice President JD Vance shares a moment of laughter with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, during their meeting at the Vatican on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

World leaders, delegates set to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass

Here is a list of the leaders and representatives who will be present in St. Peter’s Square for the 10... Read more

Marchers participate in the grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome, Saturday, May 17, 2025?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

PHOTOS: The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome

The Saturday processions were held to mark the Jubilee of Confraternities. Two processions total marched through the Roman streets and... Read more

The Blessed Sacrament is held aloft during a Eucharistic procession through Washington, D.C., Saturday, May 17, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

‘It brought me here’: Third annual Eucharistic procession held in Washington, D.C.

The procession began after Mass and was led by the crossbearer, candle-bearers, religious sisters, and young children who recently received... Read more