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…
EWTN News explains: What is a papal encylical?
With the announcement of Pope Leo XIVʼs first papal encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: “On the Protection of Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” there is much anticipation as to…
Pope Leo explains why Vatican II’s reform did not change only ‘the rites’ of the liturgy
Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the liturgy occupies a central place in the life of the Church, since it “touches the very heart” of the mystery of Christ —…
Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say
A group of Catholic and Christian faith leaders said it has been granted daily access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, since May 15 under…
U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging Congress to include immigration reform in the budget reconciliation package that is being negotiated by lawmakers. The bishops seek protection of…