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Pope Leo XIV’s marriage advice? Keep calm and pray the rosary
Newlyweds Cole and Anna Stevens received Pope Leo XIV’s personal blessing for their marriage during one of the pope’s first... Read more
Bishops invite Pope Leo to visit Peru: ‘His presence will renew the hope of our people’
The Peruvian bishops have officially invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, assuring him that “his presence will renew the... Read more
Leo XIV reminds women religious that ‘being rooted in Christ’ makes unimaginable possible
Pope Leo XIV told a group of religious sisters that rootedness in Christ allows them to “do things they perhaps... Read more
Cardinal Ambongo: Opposition to same-sex blessings not an ‘African exception’
“The position taken by Africa was also the position of so many bishops here in Europe. It’s not just an... Read more
Mexican bishop: Despite danger, it’s worth the risk to become a priest
During the last 30 years, at least 80 priests have been murdered in Mexico, making the nation one of the... Read more
Jonathan Roumie meets the pope: ‘There was just a kindness on his face’
Jonathan Roumie sat down with EWTN News correspondent Colm Flynn for an interview to talk about playing Jesus in “The... Read more
Pope Leo XIV seeks to reestablish ‘full visible communion’ with Eastern Orthodox
Pope Leo XIV received members of a delegation from the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in a June 28 audience. Read more
Pope Leo XIV denounces use of hunger as ‘weapon of war’ in message to UN conference
Pope Leo XIV deplored the use of hunger as a “weapon of war” in a message to the U.N. Food... Read more
Vatican exhibits Raphael’s legacy with the reopening of the Hall of Constantine
“In a way, we have rewritten the history of art,” explained Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, during a... Read more
PHOTOS: Rome celebrates its patron saints with a burst of colorful flowers
The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square, was transformed on Sunday into a vibrant tapestry... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns new archbishops against pastoral plans that repeat without renewing
Speaking on the June 29 solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV also called for maintaining ecclesial unity... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says the unity of the Church ‘is nourished by forgiveness and mutual trust’
“If Jesus trusts us, then we too can trust one another, in his name,” Pope Leo XIV said, extending his... Read more
Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV recommend this book, which warns of a world without God
The last three popes — Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV — have on more than one occasion recommended reading... Read more
Pope Leo XIV ordains 32 priests on Sacred Heart feast
Thousands of priests filled St. Peter’s Basilica for the June 27 Mass, the high point of this week’s Jubilee of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to bestow pallium on these 8 U.S. archbishops
Pope Leo XIV will impose the pallia at a Mass for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul in St.... Read more
Wisdom from 20 saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“Dilexit Nos,” meaning “He Loved Us,” describes how devotion to the heart of Christ “reappears in the spiritual journey of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on vocations crisis: God continues to call and is faithful to his promises
The event was organized by the Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy with the theme taken from St. John’s Gospel: “I... Read more
Pope Leo XIV denounces violations of international, humanitarian law in Gaza and Ukraine
In an address to the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches, Pope Leo XIV lamented the imposition “of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Pope Francis’ legacy of synodality is a style, attitude
The pope addressed the synod’s 16th ordinary council at its offices just outside the Vatican, where members are meeting June... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges law enforcement to target drug traffickers, not addicts
Speaking to anti-drug campaigners at the Apostolic Palace, the pope issued a sharp rebuke of drug policy that targets the... Read more
