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Immigration is a ‘Gospel issue’ before a ‘political issue,’ U.S. bishop says

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, said immigration is a “Gospel issue” before it is a “political

Pope Leo XIV commends Catholic Charities USA’s ministry to migrants, refugees

Pope Leo XIV sent a letter this week commending Catholic Charities USA for being “agents of hope” to

Pope Leo’s First Apostolic Journey

This week, Pope Leo XIV announced major developments in his pontificate — including his first apostolic journey abroad,
Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te of Pope Leo XIV on Love for the Poor

FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexi te”

The PDF version of the Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te by Pope Leo XIV can be downloaded here. This

Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time

For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb.

Pope Leo XIV: Joy does not have to be ‘free from suffering’

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday warned against the claim that true joy “must be without wounds” or “trials,”

Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’ 

Pope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the

Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us

In the first major document of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not only objects

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Pope Leo XIV called Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, an act of terrorism that cannot

Jerusalem churches face mounting tax pressures under Israel’s ‘Arnona’ property levy

In Jerusalem, the property tax, known as the “Arnona” tax, has become one of the most contentious issues
At the celebration marking EWTN’s 25th anniversary in German-speaking countries, Program Director Martin Rothweiler (right) welcomed several distinguished guests, including Thomas Draxler, founder of the Christian motorcycle group Jesus Bikers (second from left), member Claus Dempewolf (third from left), and EWTN Vatican correspondent Rudolf Gehrig (left).

Pope Leo XIV Congratulates EWTN Germany on 25 Years

Pope Leo XIV and other Church and public figures congratulated EWTN on its 25th anniversary in German-speaking countries.

EWTN Summer Academy

Applications Closed for 2026 The EWTN Summer Academy 2026 will gather in Rome from June 22 to July

Ceasefire deal, hostage release a ‘first step’ for peace, Latin patriarch says

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. a

Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer

Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on

Pope Leo thanks Knights of Columbus for generosity to Vatican, service to communities

Pope Leo XIV on Monday met with leaders of the Knights of Columbus, whom he thanked for their

7 common myths and facts about the rosary

October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary, and Oct. 7 is the

Pope Leo XIV attends swearing-in of Swiss Guard, first for a pope in nearly 60 years

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday attended the swearing-in of the Swiss Guard at the Vatican, the first time

Pope Leo XIV signs first apostolic exhortation, ‘Dilexi te’

Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 4 signed the first apostolic exhortation of his pontificate, the text of which

St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as

Swiss Guards, protectors of the pope, don new uniforms

The Swiss Guards, who have protected popes for the last five centuries, now have a new uniform. The

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Culture of reconciliation’ needed to support migrants, displaced people

Pope Leo XIV said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people affected

Armenian patriarch invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenia

The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church during a meeting Tuesday at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenia.

‘Happy birthday, Pope Leo!’: EWTN viewers around the world share songs, prayers

Sept. 14 marks Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday. To celebrate, “EWTN News In Depth” invited viewers to send in video messages to share their own personal greeting to the Holy Father on such a momentous occasion.

‘No one can silence their voice’: Pope Leo XIV honors modern martyrs at ecumenical service

Pope Leo XIV led an ecumenical commemoration of the martyrs and witnesses of faith of the 21st century at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Sunday.

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