The pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery, and sin. VATICAN CITY —

Encyclicals, motu proprios, apostolic constitutions, and exhortations — here is a guide to some of the types of

The Holy Father on May 23 met with Church leaders and local residents at Acerra in Italyʼs “Land

The Holy Father said Pope Francis‘ encyclical Laudato Si’ is a framework for addressing the social and environmental

Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, focused on human dignity in the age of

The Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church each year on

While the bishops proposed many possible topics for the meeting, the pontiff emphasized dialogue and peace as priorities.

Published Monday, the pope’s new encyclical warns of a “culture of power” fueled by the digital revolution and

In addition, the pope will declare four other religious from various countries as venerable. On May 22, Pope

Ahead of the publication of Leoʼs first encyclical, what do his writings and speeches, both before and after

The two priests were imprisoned and executed by the Czechoslovak communist regime because of its hatred of the

Rome’s streets, squares, and narrow alleyways are home to more than 500 Marian street shrines, known as the Madonnelle. Painted,

With roots reaching back to the 13th century, the Pontifical Theological Faculty Marianum is one of world’s leading

Devotion to the Virgin Mary has shaped the spiritual lives and pontificates of many popes, offering a deeply

May is traditionally known as “Mary’s month,” a time when Catholics around the world turn their attention in

Replying to a letter from a young man about to start college, Pope Leo offers him reassurance, encouragement,

A top Vatican official warned of the dangers of AI at a conference ahead of the pope’s upcoming

The pontiff said authority in the Church is a gift of the Holy Spirit that requires listening, free

Though diplomacy and dialogue are essential for positive international relations, they must be accompanied by “a deeper conversion

A new Vatican document outlines four stages for local Churches, bishops’ conferences, and continental bodies to assess how

Pope Leo XIV Highlights AI, Faith, and the Liturgy in Latest Vaticano Updates In this week’s Vaticano Updates,

In an interview released by the Augustinians, the popeʼs personal secretary offers details about the Holy Fatherʼs prayer

Papal encyclicals are a powerful way the pope shapes global debates and articulates Church doctrine, but how should

On May 20, the pope began a series of messages focused on “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” a constitution on the