Pope Leo XIV: Peace Begins With Dignity, Not Weapons
In a message for the Church’s Feb. 8 World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, the pope warns that conflict and inequality fuel exploitation. As the Church marks the 12th World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV renewed what he called the Church’s “urgent call” to end a […]
Cuba’s Bishops Head to the Vatican to Meet Pope Leo XIV
The country’s bishops will travel to Rome from Feb. 16–20 to present to Pope Leo XIV “the vicissitudes, sorrows, joys, and hopes of the Church in Cuba.” Cuba’s bishops are scheduled to travel to Rome later this month to meet with Vatican dicasteries and present Pope Leo XIV with a report on the state of […]
Vatican: Pope Leo XIV Will Not Visit the U.S. in 2026
The pontiff is expected to travel to Africa in April, visit Peru later this year, and make a summer stop in Spain. Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, the director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, said Sunday, denying circulating reports that the pontiff might make an […]
Pope Leo XIV Meets Courage International in Vatican Audience
“We talked about the importance of chastity, how it heals and strengthens and restores the person,” said Courage International Executive Director Father Brian Gannon. Pope Leo XIV met with members of Courage International on Feb. 6 in what the ministry called a “historic” and “momentous” event that took place in Vatican City. The Connecticut-based ministry, […]
Pope Leo XIV Meets Courage International in Vatican Audience
“We talked about the importance of chastity, how it heals and strengthens and restores the person,” said Courage International Executive Director Father Brian Gannon. Pope Leo XIV met with members of Courage International on Feb. 6 in what the ministry called a “historic” and “momentous” event that took place in Vatican City. The Connecticut-based ministry, […]
World Day of the Sick: When Suffering Becomes Prayer
Each year on Feb. 11—the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes—the Church observes the World Day of the Sick. Established in 1992 by St. John Paul II, the day was created to raise awareness of illness, encourage prayer, and invite Catholics to unite their suffering with Christ for the good of the Church and the […]
The Origins and Meaning of Candlemas
Thousands of small flames flicker in the air, dancing beneath the vaulted ceilings of St. Peter’s Basilica. One of the most beautiful liturgical ceremonies of the year is being celebrated — a ritual rich in memory and symbolism. It is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, known to the faithful as Candlemas. Since […]
The Church at the Olympics: A Cross of Unity Arrives in Milan
As Milan prepares to welcome the world for the upcoming Winter Games, the Catholic Church is also opening its doors to athletes, visitors, and locals—offering a spiritual home in the heart of the city. Since the London 2012 Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Cross has accompanied athletes at major international events. It has been present […]
How the Vatican Became a Country
A secretive deal, a historic compromise. February 11, 1929, marked a key moment in the modern history of the Church. On that day, with the signing of the Lateran Treaty—an agreement between the Holy See and Italy—the Vatican City State was officially established. Lateran Treaty: Vatican City State A Historic Agreement That Changed the Church’s […]
Vatican to Meet SSPX After Unauthorized Bishop Plan
Planned consecrations could trigger automatic excommunication and deepen rupture with Rome. The Vatican will receive representatives of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) following the traditionalist group’s announcement that it plans to consecrate new bishops without permission from Rome — a move that could incur automatic excommunication of all bishops involved and deepen […]
