How to convey the serenity of a martyr? The challenge of painting Peter To Rot’s portrait
Malaga, Spain-born artist Raúl Berzosa has painted portraits of popes for the Vatican, and his works have graced
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Pope Leo XIV condemns usury, a grave sin that speaks to the corruption of the human heart
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday condemned usury, a practice that is sometimes an extremely grave sin that speaks
Pope Leo XIV: Lives of the newly canonized saints are ‘luminous signs of hope’
Pope Leo XIV on Monday highlighted the life testimony of the saints canonized Sunday, Oct. 19, as “luminous
Worldwide Catholic population up, vocations down
On the occasion of the 99th World Mission Day, to be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 19, with the theme
Pope Leo XIV says first canonized couple give example of ‘marriage as a path to holiness’
At a time when the world offers “many counter-examples” of what a healthy marriage should look like, Pope
Pope to UN Food and Agriculture Organization: ‘Slogans do not lift people out of poverty’
Pope Leo XIV called for shared responsibility in the face of world hunger during a visit to the
Leo XIV recognizes ‘light and shadows’ in the Church’s treatment of Indigenous peoples
Pope Leo XIV invited Indigenous groups to forgive as he recognized both “the light and the wounds” in
Pope Leo gifted with “Proton” a purebred Arabian horse
Before the general audience on Oct. 15, Pope Leo XIV was gifted with a 12-year-old purebred Arabian horse
Vatican approves auxiliary bishop for Shanghai
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Ignatius Wu Jianlin as auxiliary bishop of Shanghai
Pope Leo XIV explains why Christian hope is better than optimism
Optimism can disappoint us, but Christian hope “promises and fulfills” our hearts’ desire for fullness, Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV introduces significant reform to Holy See’s investments
Last week, Pope Leo XIV introduced a significant reform to the financial architecture of the Holy See. With the motu
Fire damages historic Italian monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion
A fire this weekend severely damaged the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, forcing 21
World Mission Day: Leo XIV calls for supporting those who bring Christ to ends of earth
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholics to support missionaries on World Mission Day, which will be celebrated on
Cardinal presides over act of reparation in St. Peter’s following desecration of altar
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and vicar general of the pope for Vatican City, presided
Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘touched by his smile’ when they see his photo
In a Mass marking the first liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV urges consecrated persons to be ‘hungry for holiness’
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of
Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint special envoy for religious freedom
The representatives of the Catholic bishops to the European Union reiterated their call for the bloc to act
Vatican approves beatification cause of priest who pioneered monastic life in Korea
The Archdiocese of Seoul announced that it has received authorization from the Vatican, or “nihil obstat,” to initiate
Pope decries rise of antisemitic hatred, urges ceasefire and hostage release amid Gaza talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace
Pope Leo XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Pope Leo XIV this week received the report “Nicaragua: A Persecuted Church” by researcher Martha Patricia Molina, which
Pope Leo: Old age a gift and challenge; requires response of missionary pastoral ministry
Pope Leo XIV on Friday said that old age is both a gift and a challenge, and in response the Catholic Church is called to develop missionary pastoral care that involves the elderly as witnesses of hope.
Jubilee of Consolation: Mother who lost her only son never reproached God for anything
Silvia Toma has a scar on her soul: Four years ago she buried her 34-year-old only son, who had two little daughters. “It was sudden leukemia. He was admitted on May 25, 2021, and died on June 3,” she said, still choked up by the pain.
Pope Leo XIV meets with his Augustinian brothers in Rome
Pope Leo XIV on Monday received the participants of the general chapter of the Order of St. Augustine, with whom he said he felt “at home.”
Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee of Consolation: Where pain is deep, hope in Jesus must be stronger
With a call to trust that Jesus is the one who dries the tears of those who suffer, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the prayer vigil for the Jubilee of Consolation in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, Sept. 15.