Pope Leo XIV to UN: To combat hunger, focus on humanity
The pontiff visited the headquarters of the U.N. World Food Programme in Rome on June 22. Pope Leo XIV called on the United Nations (U.N.) to prioritize people in combating world hunger and said feeding the hungry is an essential part of peacemaking. The pontiff visited the headquarters the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome […]
Pope Leo XIV warns no doctor should ever ‘decide on the life of an embryo’
His remarks were made during a Monday audience with the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation. Pope Leo XIV defended the dignity of human life at every stage and warned about the risks of a medicine subordinated to technical or utilitarian criteria at the Vatican on Monday. “No doctor should ever allow himself, on the basis of laboratory […]
After meeting with pope, collaboration between Vatican, abuse victims takes ‘a step forward’
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors held the first structured dialogue with Ending Clergy Abuse on June 15-16 in Rome. After a meeting at the Vatican in October last year, Pope Leo XIV and a network for victims of clergy sexual abuse and continue to build collaboration through conversations with the Vatican’s safeguarding […]
Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation makes Christians credible witnesses
At the Angelus, the pope urged the faithful to make room for silence before God and said “no one can turn a blind eye” to refugees seeking safety. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that contemplation is not reserved for saints, monks, or hermits but is a necessary part of Christian life that […]
Special Olympics Swimmer Shows That Down Syndrome Is No Barrier to Greatness
For more than five decades, the Special Olympics movement has transformed the lives of millions of people with intellectual disabilities through sport. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the organization has become a global force for inclusion, respect, and human dignity, helping athletes discover their talents and reach goals many once thought impossible. Down […]
Pope Leo XIV: Catholics and Jews must work together to fight antisemtism
The pontiff addressed representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York on June 15. Pope Leo XIV affirmed on June 15 the shared heritage of Jews and Catholics, emphasizing that they must be united against antisemitism and in serving those in need. In an address at the Vatican to representatives of the United Jewish […]
Pope receives Syro-Malankara delegation, calls for preservation of identity in diaspora
Pope Leo XIV addressed a delegation of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, encouraging them to preserve and promote “the inestimable treasures incarnated by all the Eastern Churches.” Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Syro-Malankara Church on June 15 on the occasion of its first convention for clergy and laity residing in Europe, urging them […]
Seminarians Take to the Soccer Field for Rome’s St. Paul’s Cup
As Pope Leo XIV continues to highlight the values of sport as a path to fraternity, encounter, and human flourishing, nearly 100 seminarians and priests studying in Rome gathered for the third annual Coppa di San Paolo, or St. Paul’s Cup. Seminarians on the Soccer Field Football and the Universal Language of Faith The seven-a-side […]
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Sport as a School of Fraternity, Peace, and Faith
Whether on the pitch, the court, or the road, sport offers lessons that extend far beyond competition. Since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly praised the values that athletic life can foster, including solidarity, fraternity, discipline, mutual respect, and peace. Pope Leo and the World of Sport Sport as a Team […]
Why Ferdinand Habsburg Prays the Rosary Before Every Race
The Order of St. George of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine brings together faith, service, and Christian witness in a living community. Rooted in the legacy of Saint George, it was established in the 15th century as a military order to advocate the Christian faith and combat threats to Christendom. To this day, it continues to […]