‘Invisible, silent, misunderstood work’: The pope’s school for diplomats at 325 years
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, the school in Rome that trains young priests to serve as ambassadors for the pope, is celebrating the 325th anniversary of its founding this year. Located…
Catholic scientists to gather near Chicago to discuss human sexuality, future of the universe
The Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) is preparing to gather for its ninth annual conference June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary northwest of Chicago, with plans to discuss some of the…
Vatican cardinal returns to native city for beatification of priests killed by communists
A Vatican cardinal born in the Czech city of Brno will return there on June 6 to preside at the beatification of two priests executed by the communist regime in…
Pope Leo XIV: The Trinity teaches that every creature is made for communion
Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that the mystery of the Holy Trinity teaches Christians to see every creature as made for communion — and warned that division, polarization, and contempt…
Trump suggests pope unaware of Iran nuclear stance despite Leo’s repeated calls for disarmament
President Donald Trump warned against a nuclear‑armed Iran, reacting to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnsonʼs May 28 meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where the mayor said they discussed…
Bishop highlights Church’s ministry to seafarers facing danger and isolation
“The Church has always accompanied people of the sea,” Bishop Frank Schuster, auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Seattle, told EWTN News ahead of his Washington, D.C., visit for the…
Pope Leo XIV: Our world is more divided, but shared humanity unites us
Pope Leo XIV on May 30 emphasized to Catholic lay leaders that, in a world increasingly divided by war and polarization, shared humanity can help unify it. During a private…
Human dignity, national security ‘not in conflict,’ U.S. bishops say amid Trump ‘aliens’ campaign
The U.S. bishops are reiterating their calls for immigrants in the U.S. to be treated with dignity as the Trump administration launched a campaign that likens immigrants living in the…
Catholic Charities Boston sees surging need at city-wide food pantries
Catholic Charities Boston has seen a surge in the numbers of families who need food pantry assistance, offering nearly 3 million pounds of food over the past year. Over the…
Florida judge rules against Planned Parenthood in false advertisement case
Florida judge rules against Planned Parenthood in false advertisement case A circuit court judge in Florida said the state can continue legal action against Planned Parenthood over the abortion giantʼs…
Can wars still be just? Pope Leo XIV addresses the issue in Magnifica Humanitas
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, is a paean to peace that warns of the danger of “a world in a permanent state of belligerence” even more threatening than…
Pope receives Ferrari Luce steering wheel — Italian brand’s first fully electric car
Pope Leo XIV this week received as a gift the steering wheel of the Ferrari Luce, the Italian brand’s first fully electric car. Leo also had the opportunity to sit…