Why will Chiclayo, Peru, host the World Day of the Sick?
The solemn celebration will take place in the northern Peruvian city Feb. 9–11. Cardinal Michael Czerny explained the
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Vatican confirms it tried to mediate with Maduro to avoid military intervention in Venezuela
The pope’s “prime minister” says the Holy See tried to negotiate with the Venezuelan leader before his capture.
Saint Nicholas of Bari: A Bridge Between East and West
The Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Bari stands as one of the most significant places in Christianity, uniquely
The Vatican Diplomat Advancing Interreligious Dialogue
Vatican diplomatic work happens in silence. You may not know his name, but this cardinal has spent most
Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The pope marked the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by asking for prayers for
Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like to visit Mexico ‘soon’
In a meeting with the primatial archbishop of Mexico, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar, Pope Leo XIV expressed his desire
St. Peter’s Holy Door sealed Jan. 16
The Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the last of four papal basilicas for the Jubilee of Hope,
Dozens of Charlotte priests query Vatican over bishop’s move to abolish altar rails, kneelers
Reacting to Bishop Michael Martin’s Dec. 17, 2025, pastoral letter announcing the impending abolishment of altar rails and
St. Teresa of Ávila: Doctor of the Church
In the heart of Spain, within the ancient walls of Ávila, faith and history meet in an event
The Small Hand That Moved a Pope: St. Catherine of Siena
In Piazza Pia, just steps from St. Peter’s Square, a statue quietly points the way forward. It is
Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in Sistine Chapel, tells parents faith is ‘more than necessary’
Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 infants, the children of Vatican employees, during Mass in the Sistine Chapel on
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
Spanish Cardinal José Cobo confirmed Jan. 9 in Rome that Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands are likely
EXPLAINER: CNA explains: How does the Catholic Church create dioceses and archdioceses?
Catholics in the U.S. were witness to a rare Church decision in 2023 when Pope Francis elevated the Diocese
Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals
Pope Leo XIV will be hosting a second consistory of cardinals at the end of June and wants
Pope Leo XIV to cardinals: ‘We gather not to promote personal or group agendas’
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on cardinals to experience the extraordinary consistory as a time of spiritual
Liturgy sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory
ROME — Some cardinals and faithful who have a devotion to the traditional Roman rite have expressed concern
The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Three years ago today, Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in the Vatican. Let us pray for
Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations
Pope Leo XIV said Christian hope “is not based on optimistic forecasts or human calculations,” but on God’s
Pope Leo XIV mourns for victims of fire in Swiss bar on New Year’s Eve
Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness and compassion to the families of the victims of a fire that
Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear
Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to a steadfast openness to other people, warning that peace will not be
Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a very busy year at the Vatican in 2026, with important events
Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands
Pope Leo XIV at a New Year’s Eve prayer service reflected on God’s divine plan of salvation for
More than 3 million people attended Vatican audiences and ceremonies in 2025
During the year 2025, the participation of the faithful in audiences and liturgical celebrations at the Vatican reached
A New Pontificate Begins in a Holy Year
Sunday, 18 May 2025 — the inauguration of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV — was a moment