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Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica following his election on May 8, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

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

Meet the Augustinian Saints celebrated by the Church in August

Here are 6 Augustinian saints and a blessed who the the Catholic Church celebrates in August. August is
St. Clare of Assisi on the colonnade of saints at the Vatican. | Credit: Nick_Nick/Shutterstock

7 things to know about St. Clare of Assisi, the patron saint of television

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on Aug. 11. On Aug. 11, the
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered at Castel Gandolfo for the recitation of the Angelus on July 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican News

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for evangelization in the city. “Roughly half
From left to right: A painting of the Ulma family; a painting of St. Joachim, the little Virgin Mary, and St. Anne in the Church of San Francesco in Reggio Emilia, Italy; and a tapestry of Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, hanging in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 16, 2015, in preparation for their canonization on Oct. 18, 2015. | Credit: The Polish Episcopal Conference; Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock; Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

A month of married saints: July brings feast days of holy husbands and wives

Throughout the month of July, the Church celebrates the feast days of several holy married couples whose lives
Pope Leo XIV greets a baby during his visit to the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for respect for human life in all

10 things to know about the Catholic Church in Spain for Pope Leo XIV’s visit

Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6–12, making stops in Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June

“In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer

Why Catholics celebrate Mary as ‘mother of the Church’ the day after Pentecost

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

Pope Leo XIV’s first year: 10 powerful moments

On May 8, 2025, the world was introduced to Cardinal Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV. One

This is Pope Leo’s prayer intention for the month of May

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of May is that everyone might have food. Pope Leo
A detail from Joseph with the Child and the Flowering Rod, by Alonso Miguel de Tovar (1678–1752). | Credit: Public domain

The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the Catholic Church every year.

7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV spent 11 days in Africa from April 13–23 and visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial

Remembering Pope Francis: 9 moments that defined his legacy 

On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most
From left to right: Pope Leo XIV, St. Augustine of Hippo, and the Basilica of Notre Dame d'Afrique, a Catholic basilica in Algiers, Algeria. | Credit: Vatican Media; Public domain ; Canva Pro. Design done in Canva.

9 things to know about Pope Leo XIV’s Africa visit

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on a 10-day papal trip to four countries in Africa from

5 ways to solemnly celebrate Good Friday

As the Church mourns, Catholics are also called to solemnly observe this holy day. Good Friday is considered

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of April

In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question for the faithful: “Have you ever
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

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March

In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine

EWTN+ docuseries ‘Seeking Beauty’ aims to point viewers to the divine through beauty

The first season of “Seeking Beauty” takes viewers to cities in Italy including Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, and

This is the pope’s prayer intention for the month of February

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of February is for children with incurable diseases. Pope Leo

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January 

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for the faithful to pray with the

How to bless your home on the feast of Epiphany 2026

Have you ever walked past a door and seen what appears to be random letters and numbers written

PHOTOS: Unforgettable moments from the 2025 papal transition

2025 began with Catholics around the world uniting in prayer for Pope Francis’ health as he entered the

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