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 […]
Pope Leo XIV honors Mother Cabrini as model for Church on migration
At the birthplace of the first U.S. citizen canonized as a Catholic saint, the Chicago-born pope said the Church is still challenged by migration today. SANT’ANGELO LODIGIANO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV paid tribute Saturday to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen ever canonized as a Catholic saint, holding her up as a […]
Pope Leo XIV says care for creation is a requirement of faith
In a video message to the Austrian World Summit, the pope urged believers, wealthy nations, and religious communities to help build a “culture of care” for the environment. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said those who believe God created the world are called to take on a greater responsibility for caring for creation, describing […]
At St. Augustine’s tomb, Pope Leo XIV urges Pavia to honor every human life
In a visit to the northern Italian city, the Augustinian pope prayed before the relics of St. Augustine, called for civic peace and solidarity, and comforted young cancer patients and their families. PAVIA, Italy — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited the Basilica of St. Peter in Ciel d’Oro in Pavia, where the relics of […]
Pope Leo XIV: Synodality can help us avoid being another Tower of Babel
The pontiff addressed participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19. Pope Leo XIV on Friday highlighted the role of synodality in promoting the common good and avoiding new divisions. In his private audience with the participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19, Leo praised their work as […]
Vatican recognizes martyrdom of 20 priests killed during Spanish Civil War
The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints recognized the martyrdom of Servant of God Juan Torres Torres and 19 companions from the Diocese of Ibiza in Spain who were killed out of hatred for the faith at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. On June 18, the Vatican published the decree regarding […]