Pope proposes Lenten ‘fast’ from hurtful words
In his message for Lent 2026, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that…
Cuban bishops postpone Vatican visit amid worsening national crisis
The Catholic Bishops of Cuba announced Thursday that they have asked Pope Leo XIV to postpone their upcoming visit to Rome due to the country’s grave situation, which is generating…
Vatican offers talks with SSPX, warns illicit consecrations would end dialogue
The Vatican’s doctrinal office said Thursday it is willing to begin a structured theological dialogue with the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), but warned that any plan by the…
Jubilee 2033: Rift between Moscow and Constantinople patriarchates threatens ecumenical progress
Pope Leo XIV wants to travel to Jerusalem in 2033 to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. The Jubilee of Redemption is an event…
Archbishop Checchio takes helm in New Orleans as pope accepts Archbishop Aymond’s resignation
Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Wednesday, paving the way for coadjutor Archbishop James Checchio to assume the leadership of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.…
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church is the rightful home of Sacred Scripture’
Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that Sacred Scripture has been entrusted to the Catholic Church — that she preserves and explains it, and supports its purpose of making Christ known…
‘I will not forget you’: Pope Leo’s theme for sixth World Day of Grandparents and Elderly
“I will not forget you” (Isaiah 49:15) is the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which this year will take…
Pope Leo sends 80 generators, medicine, food to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has strengthened his support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war by sending new humanitarian aid to areas hardest hit by winter bombings, including 80 electricity generators, along…
Pope Leo XIV approves new statutes of Pontifical International Marian Academy
Pope Leo XIV approved the new statutes of the Pontifical International Marian Academy, an organization founded 80 years ago to promote and coordinate Mariological and Marian studies worldwide. According to…
Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of attacks in Nigeria
Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow and prayerful closeness for victims of recent violent attacks in Nigeria on Sunday, calling on authorities to ensure the protection of every citizen. Speaking after…
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, said Sunday, denying circulating reports that the pontiff…
Cuba’s bishops headed to Vatican this month to meet with Pope Leo XIV
Cuba’s bishops are scheduled to travel to Rome later this month to meet with Vatican dicasteries and present Pope Leo XIV with a report on the state of the dioceses…