Pope Leo XIV to Poor Clare nuns: Lack of vocations should renew your commitment
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged the Poor Clares not to be discouraged by their lack of vocations but to view it as a call to renew their commitment. The pontiff…
Pope to pray rosary for peace with more than 700 children at the Vatican
Between 700 and 1,000 children will pray a rosary for peace with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 1 at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, part of a prayer…
Pope Leo XIV appeals for international aid as Somalia crisis deepens
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed for greater international assistance to Somalia, where violence and extreme weather are worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis, particularly for women and children. After…
The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient traditions in communion with Rome
When the Catholic Church is mentioned, many think exclusively of the Latin Church, to which the vast majority of the worldʼs Catholics belong. However, the Catholic Church is actually composed…
Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as exorcist, spiritual guide, and communicator
ROME — A conference marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Father Gabriele Amorth offered a lesser-known portrait of the celebrated exorcist, highlighting his humanity, spirituality, and gift for…
Pope Leo XIV praises Catholics who led Church in ‘new directions’
Pope Leo XIV on Friday highlighted the contributions of laypeople and religious who helped shape Catholic social teaching and embodied “a Church forging ahead in new directions.” During a Sept.…
Vatican tells UN: Hate speech is poison that leads to violence and persecution
The Vatican has condemned hate speech to the United Nations (U.N.) as a threat to human dignity and a dangerous source of violence and division among peoples. Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis,…
Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said nations should work together to face the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). Parolin expressed his concerns about AI on the sidelines…
Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria, Texas, as the seventh bishop of Joliet, Illinois. Cahill’s appointment, announced by the Vatican on Sept. 17,…
Vatican calls for ‘new ethic of dialogue’ 60 years after Nostra Aetate
VATICAN CITY — Sixty years after the Second Vatican Council’s declaration Nostra Aetate, the Vatican is calling for a renewed approach to interreligious dialogue aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence without…
As AI reshapes the workplace, labor and Church leaders demand a worker voice
VATICAN CITY — As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces and corporate decision-making, labor leaders and Catholic bishops are calling for workers to have a direct voice in how the technology is…
Pope calls for respect and love toward those who think differently
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the diversity of the world’s peoples “must not be considered as a danger or a threat, but rather as a resource…