Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer
The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on vacation. From the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, where he moved on July 5 to enjoy a period of rest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” […]
At lunch with the poor, Pope Leo XIV calls on society to eliminate the causes of poverty, injustice
The Holy Father on July 11 hosted “Lunch with the Pope,” a day of hospitality and fraternity at Borgo Laudato Si’ within the papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo. Pope Leo XIV on July 11 expressed a “hunger for justice [and] authentic charity” while attending a lunch with poor people at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome. […]
A month of married saints: July brings feast days of holy husbands and wives
Throughout the month of July, the Church celebrates the feast days of several holy married couples whose lives continue to inspire Catholic families today. Marriage is one of the Catholic Churchʼs greatest paths to holiness. From the first Christian missionaries to modern-day martyrs, married couples have shown that a shared life rooted in faith, sacrifice, […]
The Hidden Roman Church Where St. Benedict Began His Journey
ROME — Hidden among the winding streets of Rome’s Trastevere district stands a tiny church that many visitors walk past without realizing its extraordinary history. According to tradition, this is the place where the young Benedict lived while studying in Rome at the end of the fifth century, before abandoning worldly ambitions in search of […]
St. Benedict: 1,500 Years of Western Monasticism
Amid the decline of religious life and the challenges of modern society and the digital age, the Benedictine Order has stood firm for nearly 1,500 years. Though suppressed time and again, the timeless Benedictine spirituality and legacy continue to resonate with the faithful across generations. As Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation, Abbot Jeremias Schröder […]
Following St. Benedict: The Saint Who Shaped Monasticism and Europe’s Christian Culture
ROME — More than 1,500 years after his death, the legacy of St. Benedict continues to shape the lives of thousands of monks around the world. From his birthplace in Norcia to the caves of Subiaco and the Abbey of Montecassino, the life of the Father of Western Monasticism continues to inspire those seeking God […]
Montecassino: The Abbey That Rose Again and Again
MONTECASSINO, Italy — Rising above the Liri Valley, the Abbey of Montecassino has stood for nearly 1,500 years as one of the most important monasteries in Christian history. Founded by St. Benedict around A.D. 529, it was here that the Father of Western Monasticism established the monastery that would become the birthplace of Benedictine monasticism […]
Vatican commission seeks to address legal loophole facing women religious suffering abuse
Efforts to address the abuse crisis in the Church have focused on minors and vulnerable adults, leaving unaddressed the abuse suffered by women religious. Efforts are underway to rectify that. Consecrated women and women religious who have suffered abuse face a significant legal loophole: Canon law and specialized commissions focus primarily on minors and adults […]
Why does the Vatican recognize Orthodox marriages but not those of the SSPX?
The answer has to do with profoundly different juridical and ecclesial realities. The Holy Seeʼs declaration this month that formally recognizes the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to be in a state of schism has prompted numerous questions among the faithful. One of the most frequently asked questions is why the Catholic Church recognizes […]
Fiat donates 30 electric vehicles to Vatican in sustainability push
The vehicles will support the daily work of governorate employees as Vatican City State moves toward its 2030 goal of a zero-emissions fleet. Fiat will donate 30 electric vehicles to Vatican City State to support the daily operations of employees of the governorate as part of efforts to advance more sustainable mobility and reduce the […]