Mariologists Critique Vatican Note on Marian Titles
Mariologists publish scathing critique of Vatican note on Mary’s titles One of the Catholic Church’s foremost associations of Mariologists has issued a strongly critical response to Mater Populi Fidelis, a recently published Vatican doctrinal note that has been criticized for its diminution of some long-established devotional Marian titles. In a 23-page document published Dec. 8, […]
Pope Leo: Renew Your ‘Yes’ on Immaculate Conception
On solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, pope encourages renewing our ‘yes’ to God Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer Dec. 8 from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on the occasion of the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Addressing the faithful and pilgrims in attendance in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff […]
Vatican Returns Indigenous Artifacts to Canada
Indigenous artifacts from Vatican welcomed in Montreal ceremony Vancouver Archbishop Richard Smith said the 62 Indigenous cultural items received from the Vatican marks “a gift freely given” and an important step in rebuilding trust between the Catholic Church and Indigenous peoples. The artifacts, including a rare century-old Western Arctic kayak, were formally transferred to Indigenous […]
What Is Papal Infallibility? A Clear Catholic Explanation
What is ‘papal infallibility?’ CNA explains an often-misunderstood Church teaching On Dec. 8 the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception — a paramount feast in the Church’s liturgical calendar and one that indirectly touches on a regularly misunderstood but important piece of Church dogma. The solemnity is the patronal feast of the […]
Meet the Papal Lawn Mower: Vatican Gets Custom Mower
You heard of the popemobile, now meet the papal lawn mower The Vatican’s gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing the Holy See’s coat of arms. Pope Leo XIV received the white Electra 2.0 mower during a general audience in mid-November, a gift from Czech manufacturer […]
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Peace Is Possible’ After Mideast Trip
‘Peace is possible,’ Pope Leo XIV says after visits to Turkey and Lebanon Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon showed that “peace is possible,” pointing to renewed steps toward Christian unity and powerful encounters with the Lebanese people still seeking justice after the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Speaking […]
Pope Leo XIV: AI Must Serve Human Dignity
How can AI serve the common good and not just the powerful? Pope Leo XIV responds Pope Leo XIV reflected Dec. 5 at the Vatican on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence during a meeting with members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation and participants in the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities. In […]
Michael Bublé Calls Meeting Pope Leo XIV Life
Michael Bublé calls meeting Pope Leo XIV ‘one of the greatest moments of my life’ Michael Bublé called meeting Pope Leo XIV on Friday “one of the greatest moments of my life,” adding that as he prepares to headline the Vatican’s annual Christmas concert for the poor, he hopes his example will encourage more people […]
Pope Leo XIV Among Top Wikipedia Google Searches in 2025
Pope Leo XIV among the most viewed and searched on Wikipedia and Google in 2025 The profile of Pope Leo XIV is among the most viewed pages on the digital encyclopedia Wikipedia, and his names — both the one he took upon beginning his pontificate on May 8 and his given name, Robert Francis Prevost […]
Slovak Virgin Mary Mosaic Unveiled in Vatican
New Slovak Virgin Mary mosaic highlights spiritual bonds between Slovakia and Vatican Just before the feast of the Immaculate Conception, a mosaic of Our Lady of Sorrows, Protectress of Slovakia, was inaugurated in the Vatican Gardens. Archbishop Bernard Bober of Košice, president of the Slovak Bishops’ Conference, blessed the artwork during a ceremony attended by […]
