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Month: March 2026

Leo XIV: The most difficult circumstances can be transformed by the power of love

In an audience with the Illinois Municipal League, the pontiff said that Gospel values can be applied to

Vatican affirms future of Anglican ordinariates: ‘A precious gift and a treasure to be shared’

Bishop Steven Lopes welcomed a Vatican document as a significant encouragement, calling it “an exhortation to live this

Cardinal of Tehran prays in Rome for ‘end to violence’ in Persian Gulf

In the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan, on Monday

Jerusalem churches reach temporary deal with Israeli authorities over Holy Week access

The announcement came after the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem and the custos of the Holy Land were restricted

Pope names Vatican diplomats to key positions in Secretariat of State, papal household

Archbishop Paolo Rudelli is the new head of the general affairs section of the Secretariat of State and

Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodification of the body

The audience with participants in an event organized by the Italian National Transplant Network took place March 26

Mother Angelica’s enduring legacy celebrated at Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica 

Mother Angelica knew from experience that “God works through humble, unexpected instruments to spread his Gospel,” said the

Pope Leo XIV set to meet with first female archbishop of Canterbury

The announcement came just two days after Sarah Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury. Pope Leo XIV is

Pope Leo XIV says God ‘does not listen’ to prayers of those who wage war

At Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus following it, the pope prayed for Middle East Christians, victims of

Asian Catholics pay tribute to late Vietnamese Cardinal Van Thuan

The Vatican held the “Cardinal Văn Thuận: Witness of Hope” conference at the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran
Sixth Station of the Cross: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus. Credit: EWTN Vatican

The New Stations of the Cross in the Vatican

During the season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross remain one of the most beloved devotions among
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Christians in the Holy Land: Cardinal Pizzaballa on Conflict and Faith

“I arrived here decades ago, and at the beginning, living on the holy places was very touching because
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Credit: Canva

Holy Week in the Holy Land amid War

As Holy Week begins, Catholics around the world turn their hearts toward the Passion and death of Jesus
Palm Sunday 2025 in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren | EWTN

Entering Holy Week at the Vatican

The Catholic Church has entered Holy Week — the most sacred time of the liturgical year — marking
A solemn procession of cardinals and bishops carrying intricately woven palm fronds enters St. Peter’s Square during Palm Sunday celebrations in Vatican City, April 13, 2025. | Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren/EWTN

Here is Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2026 at the Vatican

Palm Sunday marks the start of the one of the busiest and fullest liturgical periods of the year
Pope Leo XIV greets youth during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco

The Holy Father met with the countryʼs royalty, addressed Catholic youth, and celebrated Mass at Louis II Stadium.Pope
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV at Monaco stadium Mass: Wars are ‘the result of the idolatry of power and money’

The Holy Father during his homily at Monacoʼs Lucas II Stadium urged the faithful to “not get used
From left to right: Pope Leo XIV and Prince Albert II of Monaco; a painting of St. Devota; a picture of the principality of Monaco. | Credit: Vatican Media; St. Devota (public domain); Monaco. Design done in Canva

10 Catholic facts about Monaco: Billionaires, martyrs, and Europe’s last Catholic state

On March 28, Pope Leo XIV made history by becoming the first pope in the modern era to
Pope Leo XIV preaches at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

FULL TEXT of Pope Leo XIV’s homily to Catholics at Monaco’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Holy Father arrived in Monaco as part of a one-day visit on March 28. The following is
Pope Leo XIV waves after his speech from the balcony next to Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco at the Prince's Palace of Monaco in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV tells Monaco: ‘It is the humble who shape history’

The pope’s whirlwind visit to Monaco began with a meeting with the countryʼs royal family and an address
Pope Leo XIV meets with youth and catechumens in front of the Church of Sainte-Devote in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to youth of Monaco: ‘Do not be afraid to give everything to God’

The Holy Father described the Monacan patron Saint Devota as “a courageous young woman who knew how to
Pope Leo XIV meets with youth and catechumens in front of the Church of Sainte-Devote in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV warns of a faith reduced to ‘custom’, asks for Church to reflect the love of God

The Holy Father urged Catholics in Monaco to “announce the Gospel of life, hope and love” and defend

Homily: Mother Angelica’s 10th Anniversary Mass

At her 10th anniversary Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Fr. Michael Baggot reflects on Mother Angelica’s life of

Theologians Press Vatican to Address Concerns Over Marian Document

Scholars request a formal reply from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to their detailed criticism

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