Pope Leo Urges Christians in War to Examine Conscience
“Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a serious examination of conscience and to go to confession?” the pontiff asked. On Friday, March 13, Pope Leo XIV issued a direct appeal to Christians who bear responsibility in armed conflicts, urging them to undertake a serious […]
Notre Dame, Vatican Launch Global Ecology Alliance
The University of Notre Dame and the Laudato Si’ Center recently launched the Global Alliance initiative at Castel Gandolfo in Italy. In Castel Gandolfo, Italy, this week, academics and representatives gathered to launch the Global Alliance, a new initiative by the University of Notre Dame and the Laudato Si’ Centre of Higher Education dedicated to […]
Pope Leo XIV: Mathematicians Can Be Signs of Hope
On the International Day of Mathematics, Pope Leo XIV sent a message inviting reflection on the role good mathematics can play in today’s world. In a message conveyed through Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo XIV on Friday said that mathematicians can become “signs of hope for the world,” particularly in a […]
St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity
Happy Feast of St. Joseph! Devotion to St. Joseph has grown in the Church over centuries, promoted by popes from Pius IX to Pope Francis, who helped deepen his place in Catholic spirituality and liturgy. St. Joseph, pray for us! The witness of St. Joseph and other saints continues to highlight chastity as a path […]
Devotion to St. Joseph throughout the Centuries
A Devotion Promoted by the Popes Devotion to St. Joseph has grown throughout the Church over centuries, often encouraged by the personal devotion of the popes themselves. One of the most well-known modern promoters of this devotion was Pope Francis, who began his Petrine ministry on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph. Throughout his […]
Cardinal Gugerotti on the Christian East and the Role of Vatican Diplomacy
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti is one of the Vatican’s most experienced voices on the Christian East. Over the course of his career, he has served in some of the Church’s most fragile regions, living and working as a papal nuncio in places such as the Caucasus, Belarus, and Ukraine. In November 2022, Pope Francis appointed him […]
Daughters of St. Joseph: Sewing for the Eucharist
A needle and thread in the right hands can create something extraordinary. For the Daughters of St. Joseph, those tools become instruments of devotion, transforming fabric into the intricate liturgical vestments worn during the celebration of the Mass. One of the longstanding ministries of this congregation of sisters is the creation of ecclesiastical garments. Their […]
St. Joseph: Marys Most Chaste Spouse
Devotion to St. Joseph is widespread throughout the Catholic Church. Although the Bible says relatively little about him, the Gospels portray a man whose life was completely devoted to protecting and providing for the Holy Family. For many believers, Joseph stands as a powerful spiritual protector. Father Tommaso Gigliola, parish priest of San Giuseppe al […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Vatican Warns of Christian Persecution
This week in the Vatican, several developments highlighted the Church’s message of peace, pastoral closeness, and human dignity. From reflections during the Lenten season to international appeals for religious freedom, the Holy Father and Vatican representatives addressed some of the most pressing issues facing the Church and the world today. Vaticano Updates | March 14, […]
Pope Leo XIV moves into papal apartment of Apostolic Palace
The move was announced on March 14 by the Holy See Press Office, more than ten months after Leoʼs election. Pope Leo XIV on March 14 took possession of the traditional papal apartment within the Apostolic Palace, moving into the quarters traditionally reserved for his predecessors. The move was announced on March 14 by the […]