Czech cardinal reflects on martyrs under communism ahead of priest beatifications
Cardinal Michael Czerny this week reflected on the martyrdom of Catholics who gave witness to Jesus Christ under communist rule in eastern and central Europe during the “Blessed Martyrs Under…
Pope to visit Italy’s ‘Land of Fires,’ victims of Mafia’s toxic waste dumping
ACERRA, Italy — Pope Leo XIV will spend Saturday morning in Acerra, Italy — one of three “corners” of the so-called “triangle of death” and the epicenter of a dramatic…
Catholic Charities USA brings traveling exhibit to U.S. Capitol on annual lobbying day
Catholic Charities USA brought its traveling “People of Hope Museum” to Capitol Hill for its annual advocacy day, inviting members of Congress to see firsthand how its ministries impact both…
EWTN expands reach in northern Europe with new office in Sweden
EWTN Global Catholic Network will open a new office in Stockholm, the network announced May 21. As part of the expansion, EWTN will extend its Swedish services to reach Scandinavian…
Loyola University Maryland gets $500K private grant for community projects, ‘social trust’ efforts
Loyola University Maryland received a $500,000 grant from the Aspen Institute to facilitate community projects and dialogue aimed at strengthening “social trust” among groups historically divided by race and income.…
Pope Leo XIV urges Villanova graduates to maintain Augustinian values
In a message to Villanova’s Class of 2026, Pope Leo XIV called on graduates to remain faithful to the Augustinian values of “veritas, unitas, caritas (truth, unity, charity)” throughout their…
Pope encourages young man fearful of the future: ‘The love of Jesus will always accompany you’
Pope Leo XIV sent a moving letter filled with tenderness, understanding, and valuable guidance to an 18-year-old man who had expressed his fears regarding uncertainty of the future and the…
Vatican warns that AI ‘deepfakes’ threaten the human experience
Cardinal Jose Tolentino de Mendonça, prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, on Thursday criticized AI deepfakes as a threat to human encounter. Speaking at a conference on AI…
Pope Leo XIV says lay movements must serve communion, not power
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV told leaders of international associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities Thursday that governance in the Church must never become a vehicle…
Pope Leo XIV: Nations must put common good ahead of particular interests
Pope Leo XIV told a group of ambassadors on Thursday that nations should measure their success by how well they treat those on the margins, not by the level of…
Synod office sets path to 2028 ecclesial assembly
VATICAN CITY — The General Secretariat of the Synod has published a new document to guide the “path of implementation of the Synod” through an ecclesial assembly in October 2028…
How does Pope Leo pray?
Pope Leo XIV goes through his day centered on prayer, silence, and seeking God amid his responsibilities at the helm of the Church, said his personal secretary, Peruvian priest Father…