Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV defends crying: ‘It can even be the extreme form of prayer’
Pope Leo XIV held the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square, where he reflected on crying as “a profound... Read more
Cardinal Burke to celebrate Traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage was not able to receive authorization to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass at the Altar of... Read more
Castel Gandolfo renaissance as Pope Leo XIV spends day at papal retreat
The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV “will continue his activities” from Villa Barberini — his residence in Castel Gandolfo, 18... Read more
Vatican establishes feast days of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Going forward, the Catholic Church will commemorate the liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis on Oct. 12 and of St.... Read more
Andrea Bocelli: Pope Leo XIV is ‘a beacon to guide us in these complex times’
At the opening of the Laudato Si’ ecological village, Andrea Bocelli said he felt “a renewed serenity in celebrating the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights importance of witness of families in today’s world
Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 6 participated in the Vatican’s Festival of Families, where he highlighted the importance of the... Read more
Vatican experts say Minneapolis shooting victims could qualify as ‘new martyrs’
Vatican experts said the victims of last month’s shooting at a Minneapolis church could one day be included on a... Read more
Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the first saints of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Italians Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis as saints of the Church on Sunday, Sept.... Read more
Pope Leo XIV proclaims Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Italians Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints before a crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s... Read more
Italian bishop celebrates Mass for LGBT pilgrimage in Rome’s Church of the Gesù
Bishop Francesco Savino celebrated Mass at the Church of the Gesù on Saturday for LGBT pilgrims in Rome for the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV at jubilee audience: The cross of Christ is ‘greatest discovery’ of life
The Holy Father greeted hundreds of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square from his popemobile, blessing several babies and accepting various... Read more
Pope Leo XIV inaugurates ecological Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV on Friday officially inaugurated the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo with a liturgical celebration highlighting the... Read more
New animated movie depicts the life of soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
“Carlo Acutis, God’s Influencer” brings to life the story of the Church’s first millennial saint, who used his passion for... Read more
Peace starts in our hearts, Pope Leo tells Mediterranean Youth Council
Pope Leo XIV told members of the Mediterranean Youth Council to combine prayer and action to promote peace in the... Read more
Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati: Church’s young, ‘ordinary’ holy patrons
The canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be a crucial step in a decades-long effort to attract... Read more
Carlo Acutis’ teachers share their memories of him at school
In the classroom, Carlo Acutis was a lively student with a gift for friendship, teachers recall. Read more
Pope Leo XIV discusses Gaza, 2-state solution with Israeli president
Pope Leo XIV discussed the conflict in Gaza, including a two-state solution, with Israel President Isaac Herzog in a private... Read more
Jesus Bikers rev up support for charity with motorcycle for Pope Leo XIV
A group of black-clad bikers rumbled into St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday to present Pope Leo XIV with a custom... Read more
Pope Leo XIV pleads for help for ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Sudan
Pope Leo XIV pleaded for assistance for the people of Sudan, who are experiencing violence, famine, natural disasters, and disease. Read more
The pope who was first called ‘servant of the servants of God’
St. Gregory the Great, one of the most admired popes in history, was the first of the bishops of Rome... Read more
