St. John Henry Newman Added to the General Roman Calendar
The English saint, proclaimed a doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV in November 2025, is honored every Oct. 9. St. John Henry Newman, proclaimed a doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV in November 2025, has been added to the General Roman Calendar, establishing his optional memorial on Oct. 9. Since Pope […]
Rome Events to Mark World Day Against Human Trafficking
From Feb. 4–8, the Catholic Church will mobilize with a series of activities in Rome in support of human dignity and peace. With the theme “Peace Begins with Dignity: A Global Call to End Human Trafficking,” the Catholic Church will mark this year’s 12th World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. In 2026, […]
Rome Events to Mark World Day Against Human Trafficking
From Feb. 4–8, the Catholic Church will mobilize with a series of activities in Rome in support of human dignity and peace. With the theme “Peace Begins with Dignity: A Global Call to End Human Trafficking,” the Catholic Church will mark this year’s 12th World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. In 2026, […]
St. Blaise and the Enduring Tradition of Throat Blessings
The beloved blessing of the throats on the feast of St. Blaise has outlasted empires, plagues and revolutions — proving that some traditions truly stand the test of time. The Feast of St. Blaise is one of the most widespread pieces of popular saintly devotion to survive in contemporary liturgy. From small suburban parishes to […]
St. Blaise and the Enduring Tradition of Throat Blessings
The beloved blessing of the throats on the feast of St. Blaise has outlasted empires, plagues and revolutions — proving that some traditions truly stand the test of time. The Feast of St. Blaise is one of the most widespread pieces of popular saintly devotion to survive in contemporary liturgy. From small suburban parishes to […]
Italian Cardinal Named Head of Vatican Bank Oversight
Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the retired archbishop of Vienna. Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, Italy, has been appointed president of the Cardinalitial Commission of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank. Petrocchi succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the […]
Italian Cardinal Named Head of Vatican Bank Oversight
Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the retired archbishop of Vienna. Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, Italy, has been appointed president of the Cardinalitial Commission of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank. Petrocchi succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the […]
Abuse Survivor Tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I Didn’t Hold Back’
“I told him about the abuse,” David Ryan said. “I did get a feeling of being listened to and being understood.” A victim of clerical sexual abuse from Ireland shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. David Ryan, who was sexually abused by a Catholic priest […]
Abuse Survivor Tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I Didn’t Hold Back’
“I told him about the abuse,” David Ryan said. “I did get a feeling of being listened to and being understood.” A victim of clerical sexual abuse from Ireland shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. David Ryan, who was sexually abused by a Catholic priest […]
Pope Leo XIV: Consecrated Life Must Be Leaven of Peace
The pontiff urged consecrated men and women to witness to God’s presence in a world where faith and daily life often drift apart. Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged consecrated men and women to serve as “leaven of peace” and a “sign of hope” as he celebrated Mass for the feast of the Presentation of […]
