Daughters of St. Joseph: Sewing for the Eucharist
A needle and thread in the right hands can create something extraordinary. For the Daughters of St. Joseph, those tools become instruments of devotion, transforming fabric into the intricate liturgical vestments worn during the celebration of the Mass. One of the longstanding ministries of this congregation of sisters is the creation of ecclesiastical garments. Their […]
St. Joseph: Marys Most Chaste Spouse
Devotion to St. Joseph is widespread throughout the Catholic Church. Although the Bible says relatively little about him, the Gospels portray a man whose life was completely devoted to protecting and providing for the Holy Family. For many believers, Joseph stands as a powerful spiritual protector. Father Tommaso Gigliola, parish priest of San Giuseppe al […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Vatican Warns of Christian Persecution
This week in the Vatican, several developments highlighted the Church’s message of peace, pastoral closeness, and human dignity. From reflections during the Lenten season to international appeals for religious freedom, the Holy Father and Vatican representatives addressed some of the most pressing issues facing the Church and the world today. Vaticano Updates | March 14, […]
Pope Leo XIV moves into papal apartment of Apostolic Palace
The move was announced on March 14 by the Holy See Press Office, more than ten months after Leoʼs election. Pope Leo XIV on March 14 took possession of the traditional papal apartment within the Apostolic Palace, moving into the quarters traditionally reserved for his predecessors. The move was announced on March 14 by the […]
Middle East War Puts Christians at Risk Again
Attacks and counterattacks between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, have created a dire situation for Christians in the Israel-Lebanon border region. JERUSALEM — Christians are a minority in the Middle East, but they have as much of a stake in the region’s latest war as any other residents, local church leaders say. Since Israel […]
Catholic Leaders in Holy Land Call for Prayer and Peace
Catholic Church leaders in the Holy Land reaffirmed the Christian community’s commitment to peace amid the harshness of war. Amid the war engulfing the Middle East, the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land issued a spiritual and humanitarian message expressing the Churches’ deep concern over the situation in the region and reaffirming Christians’ commitment to […]
Pope Leo XIV Names New Papal Almoner
Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín will succeed Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who has been appointed metropolitan archbishop of Łódź, Poland. Pope Leo XIV has appointed Spanish Augustinian Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín as papal almoner and prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who has led the office since […]
More Than 80 Scientists Sign Vatican Peace Manifesto
The Pontifical Academy for Life has launched a new initiative appealing to the scientific and academic world to contribute to the pursuit of peace. The Pontifical Academy for Life launched the initiative Scientists for Peace, an appeal to scientists, researchers, and academics worldwide to promote the concrete pursuit of peace through scientific research and international […]
How the Chaldean Church Elects Its Patriarch
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako’s resignation leaves the Chaldean patriarchal see vacant and raises questions about how his successor will be chosen. Pope Leo XIV announced this week that he had accepted the resignation of Chaldean Patriarch Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako from the leadership of the Chaldean Church in Iraq and throughout the world after more […]
Synod: More Leadership Roles for Women No Female Deacons Yet
The Synod on Synodality’s study group on “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” has issued its final report, calling for expanded leadership roles for women in the Church. The final report of the Synod on Synodality’s study group “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” raises the possibility […]
