Pedro Ballester’s sainthood cause advances after life of faith and suffering
Excitement is growing in the United Kingdom after an English diocese announced that a young man with “enormous faith” is officially on the way to possibly being named a saint,…
From the Vatican to Australia: Sistine Chapel exhibit debuts in Sydney
The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney have launched an immersive experience of the Sistine Chapel in Sydney, Australia. The exhibit will enable visitors to experience Michelangeloʼs world-famous Renaissance…
When to say ‘no’ to AI in the classroom and at home: A key warning of Magnifica Humanitas
Pope Leo XIV devotes a substantial portion of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, to the impact of the digital revolution on education and family life. The pontiff acknowledges that “rapid…
Pope Leo unveils his encyclical: AI has ‘even greater consequences’ than Industrial Revolution
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Monday personally attended the presentation of his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, in an uncustomary gesture. Upon his arrival at the event, held in…
Tolkien, Beethoven, MLK Jr., and Hannah Arendt: The voices that resonate in Magnifica Humanitas
As the first encyclical of his pontificate, Magnifica Humanitas, published Monday, can be regarded as an indication of Pope Leo XIVʼs doctrinal approach. One of the most significant aspects of…
Why Young Catholics Are Leaving the Church – and Why Some Are Returning
There’s a quiet shift happening in your parishes: more young Catholics are walking away, disillusioned by institutional scandals, rigid teachings, and a perceived lack of relevance. Yet, a growing number…
Why Pentecost Completes Easter – The Power of the Holy Spirit Explained
You may have celebrated Easter with joy, but without Pentecost, the resurrection loses its power. Christ’s victory over death finds its purpose when the Holy Spirit descends, igniting the Church…
What the Catholic Church Teaches About Peace, War, and Modern Culture
Catholicism calls you to pursue authentic peace rooted in justice, not mere absence of conflict. The Church permits war only under strict moral conditions, condemning aggression and unjust violence. In…
Why the Eucharist Is Drawing Young Catholics Back to the Church
Just as many young Catholics were drifting from the Church, the Eucharist has emerged as a powerful force pulling them back. You’re not alone if you’ve felt a deep hunger…
Full Text of Magnifica Humanitas: Read Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15, 2026. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25, 2026. The encyclical…
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope invokes justice to combat ‘anti-human vision’ in AI
In his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, published Monday, Pope Leo XIV calls on society and AI developers to implement “shared standards of social justice” in order for artificial intelligence to respect…
Hundreds of churches open doors to all as Europe marks ‘night of churches’
Hundreds of Christian churches and religious sites across central Europe will open their doors on the evening of May 29 for the Night of Churches, an annual ecumenical initiative that…