Articles by Tessa Gervasini
Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium
May 19, 2025 / 15:04 pmThe Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14 to honor Pope Leo XIV.
‘It brought me here’: Third annual Eucharistic procession held in Washington, D.C.
May 17, 2025 / 17:30 pmThe procession began after Mass and was led by the crossbearer, candle-bearers, religious sisters, and young children who recently received their first Communion.
Former Holy See ambassador, friend of Leo XIV says new pontiff will be ‘fantastic pope’
May 13, 2025 / 14:48 pmFrancis Rooney said Pope Leo XIV will be a “fantastic pope” because he “can communicate with people in a very clear but nonthreatening way.”
Pope Leo’s ‘greatest generation’ dad served on D-Day tank landing ship
May 12, 2025 / 17:26 pmLouis Marius Prevost, the father of Pope Leo XIV, served on a D-Day landing ship during World War II.
Campaign to defund Planned Parenthood swings into high gear
May 12, 2025 / 06:00 amOn May 7, digital ads from pro-life organization Live Action lit up Times Square, urging New Yorkers to help defund Planned Parenthood.
A prayer for mothers and for those who seek healing on Mother’s Day
May 11, 2025 / 04:00 amMother’s Day falls on May 11 this year in the United States and Canada as the Catholic tradition continues of honoring Mary, the mother of God.
Boston Archdiocese urges priests with visas to refrain from international travel
May 9, 2025 / 15:23 pmThe Trump administration has pursued aggressive immigration policies since Trump took office in January, mostly involving the intended deportation of illegal immigrants.
Bishop Barron offers overview of ‘papabile’ field
May 7, 2025 / 09:38 amOne of America’s best-known prelates shared what he believes to be the qualities of some of the cardinals being mentioned as “papabile.”
Cardinal Dolan: New York suicide bill a ‘terrible idea,’ turns doctors into killers
May 6, 2025 / 15:41 pmCardinal Timothy Dolan this week called New York legislation aiming to legalize medical assisted suicide “a disaster waiting to happen.”
Vatican honors 167 Catholics killed in 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
May 6, 2025 / 07:00 amSri Lankan archbishop announces that 167 Catholics killed in the Easter bombings of 2019 will be included on list of Witnesses of Faith established by Pope Francis.
Sisters of Life celebrate life and legacy of Cardinal John O’Connor 25 years after his death
May 3, 2025 / 07:00 amToday marks 25 years since the death of pro-life champion and founder of the Sisters of Life Cardinal John O’Connor, former archbishop of New York.
CUA panel examines legacy of Pope Francis, future of the Church
May 2, 2025 / 16:38 pmOn Thursday, May 1, The Catholic University of America chaplain Father Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, led a panel on the subject of Francis’ legacy and the future of the Church.
Pew: Catholics who attend Mass weekly more likely to oppose changes to the Church
May 1, 2025 / 13:30 pmPew Research surveyed 1,787 Catholics nationwide from Feb. 3–9 and asked their views on a wide range of topics.
Americans’ religious preferences remain mostly unchanged over the last 5 years, poll shows
Apr 30, 2025 / 15:07 pmIn 2020, 22% of Americans identified as Catholic and in 2024 the population remained similar at 21%. The Protestant population also only slightly declined from 46% to 45%.
Catholic group in Utah raises $1.5 million for refugee program after government cuts
Apr 29, 2025 / 15:49 pmThe organization said it will no longer be forced to close the refugee program or end its support for Utah-based immigrant families.
Longtime EWTN host Father Brian Mullady passes away
Apr 25, 2025 / 17:16 pmBrian Thomas Becket Mullady, OP, will be remembered for his strong media presence teaching the Catholic faith in an understandable and relatable manner.
Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Apr 23, 2025 / 15:51 pmAmong those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during his 2015 apostolic visit to the United States.
Over 400 men in U.S. to be ordained in 2025; most felt called to priesthood by age 16
Apr 17, 2025 / 14:03 pmThe Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2025 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year.
U.S. bishops call for protecting federal safety net for ‘basic human needs’
Apr 16, 2025 / 13:59 pmAs work on budget reconciliation proceeds in Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging lawmakers to protect programs that serve those most in need.
Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill
Apr 15, 2025 / 15:59 pmThe Catholic Conference of Illinois in a statement urged residents to contact their state senators to express opposition to Senate Bill 9, which legalizes assisted suicide.