Vatican Sets Up Commission on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV approved the new body as the Vatican prepares for his first encyclical, expected to address artificial intelligence through the lens of Catholic social teaching. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has approved the creation of a new Vatican commission on artificial intelligence to coordinate the Holy See’s response to the rapidly expanding […]
Pope Leo XIV Rejects Death Penalty in Drug Fight
The pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament. Pope Leo XIV called for respect for human dignity in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking and reiterated his rejection of the death penalty, torture, and any […]
One Year with Pope Leo: Prayer, Peace, SSPX, Fatima
One year with Pope Leo has brought focus to the historic character of his election: the first American Pope, the first Augustinian Pope, and more. From the first moments of his pontificate, Pope Leo made clear that peace would stand at the heart of his mission as Successor of Peter. We deep dive into the […]
Pope Leo XIV’s First Year: A Pontificate Marked by Peace, Tradition, and Augustinian Spirit
“Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum… Habemus Papam!” The announcement echoed across Saint Peter’s Square and throughout the world on May 8, 2025, ushering in a historic moment for the Catholic Church. The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV stunned many inside and outside the Vatican, while filling countless faithful with joy and hope […]
Pope Leo XIVs Monthly Prayer Intentions and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network
For more than 150 years, the popes of the Catholic Church have entrusted the faithful with a special mission of intercessory prayer — a spiritual tradition that continues to shape the life of the Church under Pope Leo XIV. The practice began in 1879 when Pope Leo XIII introduced the monthly papal prayer intention and entrusted it to […]
One Cardinal Speaks about Pope Leo XIVs Conclave
Polish Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś is among the youngest cardinals that participated in the last conclave. In an exclusive interview with EWTN, conducted inside the Archbishop’s Palace in Kraków, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Kraków reflects on why the election of the new pope proceeded so quickly, whether Robert Prevost was considered a leading candidate from the […]
Pope Leo XIV: the Pope of Peace
From the very first moments of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV made clear that peace would stand at the heart of his mission as Successor of Peter. Speaking to the world from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica following his election, the Holy Father immediately placed the theme of peace before the faithful and the nations of the world. […]
Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters
The visit will mark the popeʼs fifth international apostolic journey. Pope Leo XIV will undertake an apostolic journey to France from Sept. 25 – 28, a visit which will include a stop at the headquarters of UNESCO. The trip was officially announced on May 16 by Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. The Holy See did not […]
Pope Leo to Coptic patriarch: Christians must work together in the Middle East
The friendship between the Catholic and Coptic churches began over 50 years ago with the meeting of St. Pope Paul VI and Shenouda III. Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Tawadros II, the Coptic patriarch of Alexandria, on May 15. The conversation marked the 13th Day of Friendship between Copts and Catholics. The Vatican […]
Courage Director Says Synod Report ‘Wounds the Church’
Father Brian Gannon argues how ‘intellectually dishonest’ document departs from Scripture and 2,000 years of Church teaching on human sexuality. The final report of the Synod on Synodality’s Study Group 9 has drawn widespread criticism since its publication last week — not least for what its authors wrote about Courage International. A respected and canonically […]