Vatican News
Vatican to release new document on polygamy at end of November
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will publish a new document on marriage in the context of ongoing... Read more
Vatican nixes use of ‘Co-Redemptrix’ as title for Mary
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released “Mater Populi Fidelis” (“The Mother of the Faithful People of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in suffrage for deceased prelates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for the late Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Death is ‘a hope for the future’
Pope Leo XIV said the Christian vision of death is not one of despair or nostalgia but of confident expectation... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire in Sudan, condemns post-election violence in Tanzania
Pope Leo XIV issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian access in Sudan and Tanzania on Sunday, decrying escalating violence... Read more
CNA explains: What does it mean to be a doctor of the Church?
The title “doctor of the Church” recognizes those canonized men and women who possessed profound knowledge, were superb teachers, and... Read more
Drawing inspiration from Newman: ‘Without his legacy, perhaps I would not be Catholic today’
St. John Henry Newman continues to inspire many to embrace the Catholic faith as he did. Read more
Pope Leo XIV declares St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church, recognizing the English cardinal and theologian... Read more
CNA explains: The step-by-step process the Church uses to declare someone a saint
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
Pope Leo XIV gives Catholic educators lessons from St. Augustine
Pope Leo XIV said Catholic educators can learn four fundamental values from St. Augustine’s teachings: interiority, unity, love, and joy. Read more
The lifesaving miracle that led to St. John Henry Newman’s canonization
St. John Henry Newman, who will be declared a doctor of the Church on Nov. 1, was canonized after two... Read more
Pope to make St. John Henry Newman co-patron of Catholic education with St. Thomas Aquinas
Pope Leo declared St. John Henry Newman a co-patron of education along with St. Thomas Aquinas in his recent apostolic... Read more
‘Don’t let the algorithm write your story,’ Pope Leo XIV exhorts young people
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 30 addressed hundreds of university students as part of the Jubilee of the World of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to offer All Souls’ Day Mass at Rome’s largest cemetery
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will offer Mass at Campo Verano Cemetery near the Basilica of St. Lawrence... Read more
Vatican to weigh in on Mary’s role in salvation with doctrine document on Nov. 4
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith will release a document on Nov. 4 about titles of Mary that... Read more
Mar Awa III gives Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Cubs jersey, rivals of the pope’s White Sox
During his stay in the Eternal City, His Holiness Mar Awa III met Oct. 27 with Pope Leo XIV in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church does not tolerate antisemitism’
Pope Leo XIV condemned antisemitism during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 29 and also prayed... Read more
Pope Leo XIV commemorates Nostra Aetate anniversary with interfaith celebrations
Pope Leo XIV joined faith leaders Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Church’s declaration on relationships... Read more
Pope calls for renewal of Catholic education amid challenges of modern society, technology
In “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” Pope Leo XIV reflects on the role of a Catholic education on the 60th... Read more
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12... Read more
