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Pope sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The aid — worth more than $1.17 million — responds to a request from Ukrainian bishops after recent

Vatican, Microsoft launch digital font inspired by Michelangelo’s handwriting

The new “Michelangelus” typeface, created for St. Peter’s Basilica’s anniversary, will appear in the latest versions of Microsoft

Pope says switch off smartphones to make ‘space for silence’ in Lent

At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV also urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as the war approaches its

Pope Leo XIV begins Lenten spiritual exercises led by Bishop Erik Varden

Bishop Erik Varden, a Cistercian from Trondheim, Norway, is leading the Lenten spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia,

Pope Leo XIV: Freedom is fulfilled by saying yes to God

During a Lenten pastoral stop near Rome’s Termini station, the pope joked that he once considered joining the

Vatican to use AI to translate Masses at St. Peter’s into 60 languages ​​in real time

Mass attendees at St. Peter’s Basilica will be able to understand the readings, chants, and prayers live and

Society of St. Pius X says it will consecrate bishops without papal mandate despite Vatican warning

The SSPX refused to postpone the July 1 consecrations as a condition of doctrinal talks. Canon law foresees

Pope Leo XIV: The liturgy is an experience of God’s unity

The pope continued his weekly lessons dedicated to the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the dogmatic constitution Lumen

Ukrainian women tell Pope Leo of abandoned prisoners of war

A delegation supporting families of missing and captured Ukrainian soldiers shared their concerns and presented the pontiff with

‘Aventine procession’: A centuries-old tradition Pope Leo XIV will lead for the first time

The brief Ash Wednesday walk between two hilltop basilicas marks the start of Lent in Rome. Each Ash

St. Peter’s marks 400 years with newly opened areas and digital access

The Vatican will open new parts of St. Peter’s — including the full terrace — and roll out

Pope Leo XIV tells Opus Dei no decision yet on revised statutes

Pope Francis moved the prelature’s Vatican oversight from the office for bishops to that of clergy, triggering an

Jubilee 2033: Rift between Moscow and Constantinople patriarchates threatens ecumenical progress

The 2033 Jubilee will commemorate the bimillennium of the Redemption but the main ecumenical obstacle is the rift

Leo XIV meets with founder of Sant’Egidio Community 

Pope Leo XIV and Sant’Egidio Community founder Andrea Riccardi discussed the role Christians and the Church are called

Vatican to meet with SSPX after announcement of unauthorized episcopal consecrations

Planned consecrations could trigger automatic excommunication and deepen rupture with Rome. The Vatican will receive representatives of the

Pope Leo XIV, with Eastern Orthodox, urges Christians to strengthen unity

The pontiff said Christians grow closer when they deepen their shared faith in Christ, “the ultimate source of

Church fresco angel that resembled Italian prime minister painted over to end controversy

The restored fresco in an ancient church in Rome sparked controversy after one of the angels depicted in

Pope Leo’s liturgical celebrations for February, March, and Holy Week

The Vatican has published the schedule of liturgies that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate in February, March, and

Pope warns against new arms race

At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV appealed for renewed nuclear arms-control efforts and asked Catholics to proclaim

Pope Leo appoints Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of Commission on Reserved Matters

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of the Commission for Reserved Matters, which

Rome events to highlight World Day Against Human Trafficking

From Feb. 4–8, the Catholic Church will mobilize with a series of activities in Rome in support of

Pope voices ‘great concern’ over rising Cuba-U.S. tensions

The pontiff echoed Cuban bishops’ call for “sincere and effective” talks after Washington announced new measures tightening economic

Vatican endorses Journey to Redemption 2033, a global youth renewal movement

The Vatican is lending its support to the Journey to Redemption 2033, a youth movement focused on spiritual

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope Leo XIV prays for world without prejudice, persecution

The Holy Father appealed to communities of nations “to be ever vigilant, so that the horror of genocide

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