Pope Leo XIV Voices Concern Over Rising Cuba
The pontiff echoed Cuban bishops’ call for “sincere and effective” talks after Washington announced new measures tightening economic pressure on the island. Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced “great concern” over news of rising tensions between Cuba and the United States of America, urging leaders to pursue “sincere and effective” dialogue to avoid violence and […]
Vatican Sports Cross Arrives in Milan Ahead of 2026 Olympics
Since 2012, the Vatican has entrusted the wooden cross designed and created by British artist Jon Cornwall to dioceses hosting the summer and winter Olympics. Olympic Cross arrives in Milan for 2026 Winter Olympics The Vatican “Sports Cross” arrived at the Basilica of San Babila in Milan on Thursday evening, one week ahead of the […]
Pope Leo XIV: Prayer Is Integral to Evangelization
Leo met with members of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, the pontifical organization that publishes the pope’s monthly prayer intention videos. Prayer is an integral part of evangelization, Pope Leo XIV said in an audience with members of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network on Jan. 30. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network is a pontifical organization […]
Hundreds of Thousands Register to Venerate St. Francis Relics
This will be the first public display of the beloved saint’s bodily remains. About 350,000 people have registered to venerate the relics of St. Francis of Assisi — the first public display of the bodily remains of the beloved saint. From Feb. 22 to March 22, the Lower Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi will […]
Catholic Heraldry: Rome’s Hidden Language of Faith
Strolling through the streets of Rome, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the city’s grandeur. Yet for those who slow down and look more closely, another layer of meaning emerges—symbols carved in stone or placed above doorways, quietly telling the story of the church or prelate connected to that place. These are coats of […]
Pope Leos Portrait Among the Popes
In keeping with a centuries-old tradition that follows the election of every pontiff, a mosaic bearing the portrait of Pope Leo XIV has now been installed in the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. The work has taken its place in the right nave of the basilica, beside the portrait of Pope Francis, […]
New Film Released: St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Known for his joyful faith and tireless service to the sick and the poor, Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati continues to inspire young people around the world. Moved by his witness, a prayer group in Switzerland decided to bring his life to the screen, creating a film that highlights the simplicity, depth, and joy of his […]
Who Answers When We Ask AI About God?
Artificial intelligence can deliver instant answers to almost any question. But when the questions turn to faith, suffering, evil, and God Himself, a deeper concern emerges: who is really answering? Questions such as “If God is love, why do the innocent die?”, “Why does evil exist?”, or “Is free will real?” are no longer asked […]
Archbishop Georg Gänswein: A Life at the Heart of the Papacy
For nearly two decades, Archbishop Georg Gänswein stood at the very center of Vatican life. As the private secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, he was not only a close collaborator but also the gatekeeper of the papacy—managing schedules, access, and encounters with the Successor of Peter. He was among the very few who knew of […]
Vatican Denies Restaurant Planned on St. Peter’s Basilica Terrace
There is already a small café serving coffee, drinks, and gelato on the roof of the historic church. The Vatican has said it is considering enlarging a small coffee and drinks bar already present on the terrace of St. Peter’s Basilica and has denied reports it plans to open a restaurant atop the historic church, […]