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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.

Pope Leo XIV marks 70th birthday at Sunday Angelus: ‘I give thanks to the Lord and to my parents’

On Sunday, his 70th birthday, Pope Leo XIV presided at the recitation of the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.

Vatican lights up with drone show at historic ‘Grace for the World’ concert

St. Peter’s Square became the stage for an unprecedented spectacle on Saturday night, as tens of thousands gathered for Grace for the World, a massive concert closing the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity.

Pope Leo XIV tells World Meeting on Human Fraternity to welcome migrants, care for poor

Pope Leo XIV on Friday denounced the “business of wars” and condemned indifference toward migrants and the poor while addressing participants of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: Inappropriate behavior of the clergy ‘cannot be kept in a drawer’

In a meeting with bishops appointed in the last year, Pope Leo XIV exhorted them to address issues related to inappropriate behavior on the part of the clergy: “They can’t be put away in a drawer.”

Pope Leo XIV: Israeli attack in Qatar a ‘very serious’ development

On the evening of Sept. 9, when leaving Castel Gandolfo, where he had spent the day, Pope Leo XIV described Israel’s attack earlier Tuesday against leaders of the Hamas terrorist group in Doha, Qatar, as “very serious.”

Pope Leo XIV defends crying: ‘It can even be the extreme form of prayer’

In his general audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV explained that cries of pain, like those of Jesus in his final moments on the cross, instead of a sign of weakness, can express desire, surrender, and prayer.

Vatican establishes feast days of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati

The Catholic Church will commemorate the liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis on Oct. 12 and of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4. The two young men were canonized Sept. 7 by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV highlights importance of witness of families in today’s world

Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 6 participated in the Vatican’s Festival of Families, where he highlighted the importance of the witness of families in today’s world.

UPDATE: Pope Leo, patriarch in Lisbon pray for those killed, injured in cable car accident

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday offered his “heartfelt condolences” to the families of those who were killed and injured in an accident involving the Elevador da Glória, an iconic funicular train that crashed at high speed into a building on Sept. 3.

Vatican issues special stamps for canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati

The young faces of Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925) will be immortalized in special stamps issued on the occasion of their canonization.

Pope Leo XIV pleads for help for ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday pleaded for international assistance for the North African country of Sudan, which is experiencing violence, famine, natural disasters, and disease.

Pope Leo XIV expresses condolences for 800 dead left by earthquake in Afghanistan

Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences for the more than 800 dead left by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, with a magnitude of 6 on the Richter scale, also causing widespread destruction.

11 saints who had pets or who befriended animals

Throughout history, many saints have been remembered not only for their dedication to God and others but also for the special relationship they had with animals.

Pope Leo XIV accepts Medal of St. Augustine: ‘It’s an honor held dearly’

Pope Leo XIV expressed his gratitude to receive the Medal of St. Augustine, awarded by the United States Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, and affirmed that the spirituality of the doctor of the Church has marked his life and ministry.

Pope Leo XIV recalls the ‘life and witness’ of St. Augustine on his feast day

Pope Leo XIV recalled what the “life and witness” of St. Augustine means for Christians on the day the Catholic Church celebrates his feast day, Aug. 28.

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