Society of St. Pius X names priests to be consecrated bishops July 1
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) announced the names of four priests to be consecrated as bishops on July 1 without the permission of Pope Leo XIV. The general…
Vice President Vance calls Magnifica Humanitas ‘profound’
Vice President JD Vance welcomed the release of Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas in an interview, calling the Holy Father’s first encyclical “profound.” Vance, a Catholic, told NBC News on…
U.S. bishops praise Leo’s encyclical on AI, echo concern for human dignity, common good
Catholic bishops in the United States reacted positively to Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, which touched on both concerns and hopes about the development of artificial intelligence (AI) with his…
Pope decries ‘drastic sterility,’ discrimination against motherhood in Europe
Pope Leo XIV decried a rejection of Christian values in European institutions, leading to what he characterized as “a time of drastic sterility” and “purportedly family-friendly policies” that also support…
Priest charged with theft of $160,000 from Kansas parish
A priest turned himself in to police after being accused of stealing about $160,000 from a parish, according to officials with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Father Richard…
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…