Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween? What Parents Should Know
Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? Understand its connection to All Saints, discern costumes and activities, and plan a faithful family celebration.
St. Francis at 800: What His Life Can Teach a Divided World
Mark 800 years since St. Francis of Assisi’s death. Discover how his faith, simplicity, and peacemaking challenge Catholics to live the Gospel today.
Bishop Barron in Rome: Despite tension, Catholicism is deeply aligned with American ideals
Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, argued that Catholic theology is deeply compatible with the founding of the United States as it marks its 250th anniversary. The evangelist and founder…
Vatican official says Vatican finances need more scrutiny despite progress
A Vatican official called for greater scrutiny of Vatican finances after roughly 15 years of reforms. Monsignor Anthony Ekpo, assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State and president…
Documentary about St. Carlo Acutis premieres at the Vatican
Roughly a year after the canonization of Carlo Acutis — the first millennial saint — an authorized documentary about him is set to premiere worldwide. “Carlo Acutis: The Young Saint”…
Pope Leo XIV to contemplative nuns: In a world of speed, silence is precious
Pope Leo XIV encouraged contemplative nuns to uphold their commitment to silence amid a noisy world and aging religious communities. “ is particularly important in a world characterized by speed,…
Pope Leo XIV says ‘rebirth’ is key to understanding France trip
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday reflected on his recent four-day pastoral visit to France, calling it a “great gift” and saying the trip could be understood through…
Vatican confirms abuse by founder of Institute of the Incarnate Word, orders renewal
ROME — The Holy See has confirmed that Argentine priest Carlos Miguel Buela, founder of the Institute of the Incarnate Word (IVE), committed abuse against several individuals. The Vatican reached…
Cardinal Parolin tells UN: Self-defense does not justify an arms race
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that nations have the right to self-defense but urged them not to use it as an excuse for rearmament. Parolin addressed…
Cardinal Zuppi visits Russia to urge release of Ukrainian prisoners
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna and president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, has again been appointed as a papal envoy to Russia. Pope Leo XIV appointed Zuppi to lead…
Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV said he takes seriously the warnings raised by tech experts about the dangers of AI — including risks to humanity — but…
Pope Leo: Let Europe’s wounds be ‘openings through which light shines’
METZ, France — The wounds of violence in Europe’s recent past are opportunities to shine light on evil and build a future of harmony, Pope Leo XIV said on Monday.…