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A prayer for mothers and for those who seek healing on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day falls on May 11 this year in the United States and Canada as the Catholic tradition continues of... Read more
‘I wanted so much to come here’: Pope Leo visits Marian shrine outside of Rome
The sanctuary is run by the religious of the Order of St. Augustine and “houses an ancient image of the... Read more
Catholic-backed suit to protect Native American site wins temporary block in federal court
The federal government will be prohibited from selling the Oak Flat site in Arizona while the coalition group Apache Stronghold... Read more
Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature
The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s signature, which includes the traditional “P.P.” (“Pastor Pastorum”) notation not used by Francis. Read more
Cardinal Filoni: Leo XIV’s papal name points to ‘clear vision of the Church’
“I asked him why he took this name,” Filoni said. “He’s an Augustinian. ... He told me: ‘In this moment,... Read more
7 Franciscan Capuchins in Nigeria die in car accident, leadership appeals for prayer
In a statement, the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin’s leadership in Nigeria provided details of the car accident that occurred... Read more
Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV explained his choice of name and the Church’s social teaching in the face of artificial intelligence and... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian brothers reflect on new papacy
Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago in 1955, became a novitiate in the Order of St. Augustine at age 22... Read more
Cardinal Bustillo: Pope Leo XIV will be ‘bold and solid’ leader for the Church
Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo said the conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with “freedom and trust,” resulting in Pope Leo... Read more
Caritas, Catholic Relief Services see mission ‘continuity and renewal’ with Pope Leo
The election of Pope Leo XIV was enthusiastically received by Caritas Internationalis and Catholic Relief Services. Read more
Who are the Augustinians? A look at Pope Leo XIV’s religious order
Pope Leo XIV, elected on Thursday, is the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), also known as... Read more
German cardinal on American pope: ‘I didn’t expect it’ but hope for synodality clarity
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne speaks about what surprised him about the conclave, praising Pope Leo XIV’s “warmth and... Read more
Americans in St. Peter’s Square celebrate historic election of Pope Leo XIV
Americans gathered in St. Peter’s Square on May 8 to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff... Read more
Villanova University: the pope’s alma mater
Before he was pope, he was a math major at a Catholic liberal arts university in Pennsylvania. Read more
Indian, Pakistani cardinals seen leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together ahead of conclave
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
In his own words: Pope Leo XIV on the Eucharistic congress, Pope Francis, and synodality
Nine months ago, before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost sat down for an interview at a... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meeting the last three pontiffs
Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter. Read more
Boston Archdiocese urges priests with visas to refrain from international travel
The Trump administration has pursued aggressive immigration policies since Trump took office in January, mostly involving the intended deportation of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s missionary work in Peru
The deputy secretary of the Peruvian Bishops’ Conference said he is “sure that the heart of Pope Leo XIV ...... Read more
U.S. cardinals praise Pope Leo XIV’s missionary heart, international experience
The United States cardinals who were part of the conclave that on Thursday elected Pope Leo XIV spoke to the... Read more
