St. Joseph and the Virtue of Chastity
Happy Feast of St. Joseph! Devotion to St. Joseph has grown in the Church over centuries, promoted by popes from Pius IX to Pope Francis, who helped deepen his place in Catholic spirituality and liturgy. St. Joseph, pray for us! The witness of St. Joseph and other saints continues to highlight chastity as a path […]
Devotion to St. Joseph throughout the Centuries
A Devotion Promoted by the Popes Devotion to St. Joseph has grown throughout the Church over centuries, often encouraged by the personal devotion of the popes themselves. One of the most well-known modern promoters of this devotion was Pope Francis, who began his Petrine ministry on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph. Throughout his […]
Cardinal Gugerotti on the Christian East and the Role of Vatican Diplomacy
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti is one of the Vatican’s most experienced voices on the Christian East. Over the course of his career, he has served in some of the Church’s most fragile regions, living and working as a papal nuncio in places such as the Caucasus, Belarus, and Ukraine. In November 2022, Pope Francis appointed him […]
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 […]
