PHOTOS: Unforgettable Moments of the 2025 Papal Transition
2025 began with Catholics around the world uniting in prayer for Pope Francis’ health as he entered the hospital on Feb. 14. He was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in Rome for a respiratory infection that progressed to bilateral pneumonia, requiring a prolonged hospitalization that lasted almost six weeks. Soon after, on March 29, the pontiff […]
Pope Leo XIV Warns Gambling ‘Ruins Many Families’
Pope Leo XIV warned about the danger that gambling poses to many families during a Dec. 29 audience with members of the National Association of Italian Municipalities. At the beginning of his address, delivered in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the Holy Father explained that “the incarnation of the Son of God brings us […]
More Than 3 Million Attend Vatican Events in 2025
During the year 2025, the participation of the faithful in audiences and liturgical celebrations at the Vatican reached a total of 3,176,620 people. The Vatican released on Dec. 30 the attendance figures for liturgical celebrations in 2025, a year marked by the Jubilee of Hope, the death of Pope Francis, and the election in May […]
Enter the Holy Silence of the Christmas Octave
Pause and ponder the miracle we’re celebrating. There is a ceaseless drone of noise in our modern culture. Smartphones buzz, notifications ping, and advertisements play automatically, adding to a cacophony that at times seems to drown out our very thoughts. Streaming, scrolling, and sometimes merely stepping out our door provides us with an endless loop […]
Pope Leo XIV: To Let God Work, You Must Empty Yourself
Pope Leo XIV on Monday explained that in order to allow God’s action in our personal lives, people must “empty” themselves and cultivate a deep inner life. The pontiff made the observation during a Dec. 29 audience at the Apostolic Palace with a group of pilgrims from St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Alcalá de […]
6 Catholic Public Figures Who Made Headlines in 2025
The year 2025 will be etched in the memory of the Catholic Church for various profoundly significant events, including the death of Pope Francis, the election of a new pontiff, and a series of testimonies of faith that resonated throughout the world. Below we take a look back at six Catholic public figures who made […]
A New Pontificate Begins in a Holy Year
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Recap: Pope Francis and the Jubilee
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Our Christmas Mission: Sharing the Joy of Christ
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Italian Family Preserves 300
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