Pope Leo XIV to Peruvian youth: Do not be afraid to be God’s instruments
“Many people need that joyful and contagious witness that a young person in love with Christ can convey,” Pope Leo XIV observed. In a video message on the occasion of Peru’s National Youth Congress, Pope Leo XIV encouraged young people to not be afraid to be God’s instruments in rekindling the hope of many suffering […]
Pope Leo XIV names apostolic administrator for Rabat in Morocco amid investigation of cardinal
Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero has stepped back from public ministry while the Church investigates allegations of sexual abuse and inappropriate conduct involving adult women, which he denies. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Mario León Dorado, OMI, as apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Rabat, Morocco, after Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero temporarily stepped back from […]
Pope Leo XIV to Ecuadorian Catholics: Keep following Christ
The Vatican published a video message from the pontiff on Aug. 2 for Ecuador’s seventh National Youth Day. Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Ecuadorian Catholics to follow Christ with determination and to reflect his love and mercy to the world. The Vatican published a video message from Leo for Ecuador’s seventh National Youth Day […]
‘The Priests’: A Global Musical Sensation Showing Sacred Music is Path to God
ROME — When three parish priests from Northern Ireland signed a recording contract on the steps of Westminster Cathedral in 2008, they never imagined they were about to become one of the most successful classical acts in modern music. Their debut album, The Priests, sold nearly two million copies worldwide, topped Billboard and international charts, […]
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace and justice amid ‘alarming’ Ceuta crisis
The pope also prayed for victims of war, recalled the Pardon of Assisi and urged Catholics to witness to the Eucharist by blessing meals and sharing with those in need. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed concern over the “alarming situation” in Ceuta and appealed for solutions capable of bringing peace, stability and justice to […]
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for evangelization in the city. “Roughly half of us live in cities. Jesus himself walked city streets, in Cana, in Jericho, in Jerusalem, and just as in those cities Christ is present in ours — teaching, praying, celebrating, but also suffering among the poor, […]
Vatican increases net worth to $3 billion in 2025
The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) published its annual report on July 31. The Vatican’s financial investments and assets rose to a net worth of approximately $3 billion (2.686 billion euros) in 2025. According to the annual report released on July 31 by the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic […]
Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at Vatican
The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace. Pope Leo XIV received American singer, poet, and artist Patti Smith in a private audience at the Vatican on Friday, July 31. The meeting lasted about 40 minutes at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, […]
Pope issues new constitution for Vatican City State
The pontiff approved the new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State on July 31, enshrining the ability of non-cardinals to head its government. Pope Leo XIV has promulgated a new constitution for Vatican City State, formally enshrining the possibility for a non-cardinal to serve as president of its governing body. The new laws, making up […]
Encountering Faith Through Art
In Rome, art is far more than something to simply admire. From the city’s most ancient churches to the grandest masterpieces hidden within them, Sr. Emanuela Edwards, a Member of the Missionaries of Divine Revelation, is one of many who guides pilgrims, faithful and visitors through the heart of the Eternal City. Interview with Sr. […]