The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture
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Pope Leo XIV highlights key virtues for final days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust”
Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school
Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul
Here’s Some Good News: The Jubilee of Hope Isn’t Over Yet
EDITORIAL: Just how desperately we need hope in today’s troubled world was made apparent though the darkness of
Three Anniversaries to Relaunch the Catholic Church’s Missionary Zeal
COMMENTARY: ‘Ad Gentes,’ ‘Evangelli Nuntiandi’ and ‘Redemptoris Missio’ offer a potent reminder that the faithful are a key
The Beauty And Power Of The O Antiphons
Every year, from Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, the Church’s liturgy enters a more intense and proximate preparation for Christ’s coming at Christmas.
Swedish choir honors St. Lucy with songs in St. Peter’s Basilica
A Swedish youth choir marked the feast of St. Lucy by singing at a Mass at the Vatican
Vatican to unveil Nativity scene, light up Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 15
The Governorate of Vatican City State has announced the origins of the fir tree and Nativity scenes that
Pope Leo XIV voices concern over renewed fighting in eastern Congo, urges dialogue
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,
Pope Benedict’s Childhood Letter Inspires Today’s Advent Resolutions
10 prominent Catholics offer ways to tap into the wonder of a child this Advent. In 1934, a
‘Peace is possible,’ Pope Leo XIV says after visits to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon showed that “peace is possible,”
Don’t let Christmas take you by surprise: Advice on Advent from the Church
The first Sunday of Advent 2025 is tomorrow, Nov. 30, less than four weeks before Christmas this year,
Advent: What is it and how should it be celebrated?
Advent begins this year on Sunday, Nov. 30. Most Catholics — even those who don’t often go to
Pope Leo XIV, at Mass in Turkey, calls for Catholic, ecumenical and interreligious unity
Pope Leo XIV marked the start of Advent on Saturday with an appeal for unity and peace, telling
5 Catholic resources to help you grow closer to Christ this Advent
As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way
Why Pope Pius XI established the feast of Christ the King in 1925
The feast of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 following his encyclical Quas Primas. Today