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…
Magnifica Humanitas: Pope invokes justice to combat ‘antihuman 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…
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicks off in St. Augustine, Florida, on Pentecost
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida — The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicked off on Sunday in St. Augustine, Florida, as Catholics gathered for Pentecost Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady…
Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Spirit overcomes war with the omnipotence of love
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV marked Pentecost Sunday with a plea for peace, praying that the Holy Spirit would save the world “from the evil of war” and renew…
EWTN News explains: Why do popes issue papal documents and what are they?
This week the Vatican announced the upcoming release of Pope Leo XIVʼs long-awaited first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. Amid anticipation of the encyclical there is renewed interest in what papal documents…