Fragments of medieval Gospel of St. Mark-turned-relic reunited after 7 centuries
The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European Story,” has made it possible to view the original sixth-century manuscripts once venerated as relics. For the first time in seven centuries, Aquileia, a city in northeastern Italy with a fascinating past, has reunited the three scattered fragments of a sixth-century manuscript that […]
Pope Leo XIV to Poor Clare nuns: Lack of vocations should renew your commitment
The pontiff held an audience with the Federation of Capuchin Poor Clare Nuns of Italy on Sept. 21. Pope Leo XIV has encouraged the Poor Clares not to be discouraged by their lack of vocations but to view it as a call to renew their commitment. The pontiff made these remarks during a private audience […]
Pope to pray rosary for peace with more than 700 children at the Vatican
Coming from schools and parishes throughout Rome, the children will join the pontiff in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign. Between 700 and 1,000 children will pray a rosary for peace with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 1 at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, part of a prayer initiative promoted by […]
Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Latin America trip released
The pontiff will meet with authorities, interfaith leaders, prisoners, and workers, celebrate 10 public Masses, and hold three prayer vigils with young people. The Vatican has published the schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Latin America, where he will visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from Nov. 6–17. As the Holy See Press Office […]
Relic of Christ’s tunic to be displayed for Pope Leo in France
The Holy Tunic will travel almost four miles from Argenteuil, France, to the pope’s youth vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. For the first time, a pope will witness an exposition of the Holy Tunic, the garment worn by Christ during his passion, which is preserved in the Basilica of Saint-Denis in Argenteuil, […]
Inside Look at the Vatican Gardens
Half of Vatican City is green, and behind its walls, a team of gardeners and forestry experts is working to preserve a centuries-old landscape while making its cultivation increasingly sustainable. The Vatican Gardens trace their origins to the 13th century, when Pope Nicholas III transferred the papal residence from the Lateran to the Vatican. What […]
The Order of Malta: Putting Faith Into Action Around the World
Natural disasters, extreme poverty, water scarcity, hunger and environmental degradation may appear to be separate challenges. But for the Sovereign Order of Malta, responding to them requires recognizing the connection between care for people and care for creation. This approach reflects the concept of integral ecology promoted by Pope Francis: environmental, economic and humanitarian challenges […]
Inside Borgo Laudato Si’: Pope Leo XIV Continues Francis’ Legacy
CASTEL GANDOLFO — In the heart of the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo, a project born from Pope Francis’ vision of integral ecology is bringing together nature, education, agriculture, human dignity and prayer. One year after its inauguration, Borgo Laudato Si’ is seeking to put the principles of Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’ into […]
Pope Leo XIV and Villanova’s New Sustainability Medal
Since the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ in 2015, the Catholic Church has placed integral ecology at the heart of its response to climate change, linking care for creation with the protection of human life and dignity. Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where Pope Leo XIV earned a degree in mathematics, is carrying […]
Pope Leo XIV appeals for international aid as Somalia crisis deepens
In his Sunday Angelus catechesis, the pontiff reflected on the parable of the vineyard workers, saying God’s generosity overturns human calculations of merit and reward. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday appealed for greater international assistance to Somalia, where violence and extreme weather are worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis, particularly for women and children. After […]