Pope Leo XIV condemns attack on Sydney’s Jewish community, prays for victims
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Nov. 12, 2025. / Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Dec 15, 2025…
Catholic Men, Here’s a Playbook for Holiness
Background: Mosaic of St. Michael, Trieste, Italy; inset: A man prays the Rosary. Matthew Christoff’s ‘Becoming a Happier Catholic Man 2026’ encourages men to seek spiritual growth.
Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on December 14, 2025. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 14, 2025 / 08:05…
Vatican to unveil Nativity scene, light up Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 15
The fir tree and the Nativity scene are ready for the dedication in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 15, 2025. / Credit: Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News Vatican City, Dec 14, 2025…
Pope Leo XIV urges mercy, reform as Jubilee of Prisoners closes Holy Year
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Hope for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on December 14, 2025. / Mirjana Gabrić / EWTN Vatican City,…
Swedish Choir Honors Saint Lucy With Songs in Saint Peter’s Basilica
Bénédicte CedergrenStudents from Nordiska Musikgymnasiet — The Nordic Music High School — in Stockholm perform traditional Swedish “Lucia songs” during an afternoon Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 11,…
Swedish choir honors St. Lucy with songs in St. Peter’s Basilica
Students from Nordiska Musikgymnasiet — The Nordic Music High School — in Stockholm perform traditional Swedish “Lucia songs” during an afternoon Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 11, 2025.…
Pope Leo XIV entrusts pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Guadalupe during the Mass on her feast day, Dec. 12, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican…
Pope Leo XIV Entrusts Pontificate to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Mario TomassettiPope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Guadalupe during the Mass on her feast day, Dec. 12, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. The Holy Father delivered…
Pope Leo praises Christian archaeology, capable of ‘bringing to light anonymous holiness’
Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 10, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News Vatican City, Dec 12, 2025…
Pope warns about risks to Church when intelligence agencies ‘act for nefarious purposes’
Pope Leo XIV speaks to people who work in Italy’s intelligence sector in the Vatican’s Hall of Blessings on Dec. 12, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 12,…
Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices
Pope Leo XIV receives members of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec…