Three Anniversaries Renew the Church’s Missionary Mission
Three Anniversaries to Relaunch the Catholic Church’s Missionary Zeal COMMENTARY: ‘Ad Gentes,’ ‘Evangelli Nuntiandi’ and ‘Redemptoris Missio’ offer a potent reminder that the faithful are a key component of the Church’s mission to evangelize the world. Advent, the beginning of the Catholic Church’s year, is not just a time for personal resolutions, but also ecclesial […]
Pope Leo XIV Names Bishop Hicks New York Archbishop
Pope Leo Picks Fellow Chicagoan with ‘Missionary Spirit’ as New York’s Next Archbishop Bishop Hicks has a diverse and impressive skillset. But how will his Midwestern sensibilities fare in the Big Apple? In his most significant U.S. episcopal appointment to date, Pope Leo XIV is going back to his Chicago roots, tapping a young prelate […]
Vogue Names Pope Leo XIV Among Best Dressed of 2025
Vogue magazine includes Pope Leo XIV on its list of best dressed of 2025 Although “papal fashion,” meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail, has evolved over time, the popes’ attire still holds profound symbolism that continues to capture the attention of many. Proof of this is the recent naming of Pope Leo XIV as […]
Pope Leo XIV: True Treasure Is Found in the Heart
Pope Leo XIV: True treasure is found in the heart, not ‘too much doing’ Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday true satisfaction is found not in the accumulation of money or things, or by “too much doing,” but by returning to Jesus Christ, the source of hope, love, and joy. “We are absorbed by many activities […]
UPDATE: New York’s new archbishop
UPDATE: New York’s new archbishop-designate vows to ‘serve faithfully’ while remaining a Cubs fan The newly announced leader of the Catholic Church in New York expressed “heartfelt gratitude” on Dec. 18 for having been appointed to the post by Pope Leo XIV. Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks, who will head the Archdiocese of New York after leading […]
“Tu Scendi dalle Stelle”: Story of a Christmas Carol
“Tu Scendi dalle Stelle”: Story of a Christmas Carol In the rolling hills of southern Italy, tucked away in the region of Puglia, stands a sanctuary steeped in centuries of prayer, silence, and sanctity. The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Consolazione in Deliceto has quietly welcomed remarkable saints whose spiritual legacy continues to resonate far […]
BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV to appoint next archbishop of New York
BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV to appoint next archbishop of New York Pope Leo XIV has chosen Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, to be the next archbishop of New York — the most consequential U.S. episcopal appointment of Leo’s pontificate thus far. The appointment was confirmed by EWTN News with two independent […]
Tourism Workers Mark Jubilee of Hope With Rome Pilgrimage
Tourism operators celebrate religious dimension of work at jubilee pilgrimage in Rome About 400 people participated in a Jubilee of Tourism pilgrimage in Rome on Monday evening, celebrating the unique role the industry plays in supporting the faith and religious experience of millions of pilgrims and tourists. Isabella Ruggiero, president of the Associazioni Guide Turistiche […]
Miracle of St. Januarius’ Blood Occurs Again in Naples
Miracle of the liquefaction of blood of St. Januarius is repeated in Naples, Italy The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius, patron saint of the Italian city of Naples, occurred again on Tuesday, Dec. 16. According to the Archdiocese of Naples, the miracle took place after Mass in the Royal Chapel […]
Pope Leo XIV and the Risks of Informal Media Scrums
When the Vicar of Christ Joins the Media Scrum COMMENTARY: What are the advantages, perils and unwanted consequences of Pope Leo XIV’s Tuesday evening ‘doorstep’ exchanges with the press at Castel Gandolfo? It has become a new papal convention. Every Tuesday evening, as Pope Leo XIV departs for the Vatican after his now routine day […]