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Month: August 2026
Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet
The pontiff said believers should speak honestly to God in moments of confusion while humbly accepting his ways.
The Four Women Doctors of the Church: The Saints Who Changed Catholic Thought
Across two millennia of Christianity, only a select group of saints have received the title “Doctor of the
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV takes part in historic Marian procession on Lake Albano at papal summer house
The Holy Father was the first pope to travel across the waters of the lake in the 400-year-long
Pope Leo XIV says Eastern synods can remove patriarchs for serious reasons
The pope made the declaration in an apostolic letter issued motu proprio titled Mutua Concordia. Pope Leo XIV on
Pope Leo XIV warns against entrusting human-life decisions to machines
The pontiff called for an ethical framework for artificial intelligence and warned that technology must serve life, peace
Pope Leo XIV: A good family is the best way to prevent drug addiction
The pontiff met on Aug. 27 with participants of a conference promoted by the Pontifical Commission for Latin
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, spiritual closeness to victims of devastating Nepal floods
Several hundred deaths have been reported so far after a glacial collapse drove catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China
Conference in Rome to explore how communicators can build trust in Catholic journalism
The “Nurturing Unity Through Communication” seminar will take place at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross from
Pope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list: Here’s the meaning behind his papal garments
The pontiff made Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list this month in “the originals” category, but what is
Vatican official in Russia: War in Ukraine must end, but not through military means
Archbishop Paul Gallagher emphasized that the conflict much be resolved through the political and diplomatic process and for
Pope Leo XIV’s summer catechesis: Understanding the sacred liturgy
From May to August, the pope has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy. Here
Pope Leo: Vatican II reformed the liturgy to promote active participation
The pontiff’s Aug. 26 general audience addressed the reasons for the Church’s recent liturgical reforms. VATICAN CITY —
Discovering the Incredible Life of St. Augustine with Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has revealed one of his secrets to prayer found in a letter written by St.
Pope Leo appoints leader of Knights of Columbus to Vatican body
The pontiff appointed Patrick Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life
Vatican foreign minister meets with officials in Russia to discuss Ukraine conflict
Archbishop Paul Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Aug. 25. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s
High-ranking Vatican official to meet with Putin’s adviser in Russia
With Archbishop Paul Gallagher’s visit to Moscow this week, the Vatican continues to try to be a facilitator
Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland
The pontiff reflected on military values in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal on Aug.
Pope Leo to Catholic legislators: Promote AI policies that protect families
The pontiff held a private audience with a delegation from the International Catholic Legislators Network on Aug. 21.
Pope Leo XIV remembers victims of Ebola and mining disaster in Central Africa
During his Angelus on Aug. 23, the pontiff expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the
‘You are home’: Pope Leo XIV meets with sick, disabled residents at Rimini
The pope urged the assembly to take part in Church life “in the parish, in associations, and in
At friendship meeting in Italy, Pope Leo calls for fraternity: ‘Love is the law of life’
“Our heart, so big and capable of loving, should never be closed. Let’s find the way together to
In San Marino, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: 'We only find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ'
The Holy Father urged youth to “embrace their mission in the world” and give themselves to God. In
Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino, the oldest republic in the world and a ‘laboratory’ of good policies
The pope undertook the visit to “encourage the Christian testimony” of San Marino’s people and contribute to “the
A Shepherd of St. Augustine’s Family
Almost 16 centuries after his death, countless men and women continue to walk in St. Augustine’s footsteps, inspired
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