Pope Leo XIV Meets Courage International in Vatican Audience
“We talked about the importance of chastity, how it heals and strengthens and restores the person,” said Courage International Executive Director Father Brian Gannon. Pope Leo XIV met with members of Courage International on Feb. 6 in what the ministry called a “historic” and “momentous” event that took place in Vatican City. The Connecticut-based ministry, […]
Pope Leo XIV Meets Courage International in Vatican Audience
“We talked about the importance of chastity, how it heals and strengthens and restores the person,” said Courage International Executive Director Father Brian Gannon. Pope Leo XIV met with members of Courage International on Feb. 6 in what the ministry called a “historic” and “momentous” event that took place in Vatican City. The Connecticut-based ministry, […]
World Day of the Sick: When Suffering Becomes Prayer
Each year on Feb. 11—the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes—the Church observes the World Day of the Sick. Established in 1992 by St. John Paul II, the day was created to raise awareness of illness, encourage prayer, and invite Catholics to unite their suffering with Christ for the good of the Church and the […]
The Origins and Meaning of Candlemas
Thousands of small flames flicker in the air, dancing beneath the vaulted ceilings of St. Peter’s Basilica. One of the most beautiful liturgical ceremonies of the year is being celebrated — a ritual rich in memory and symbolism. It is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, known to the faithful as Candlemas. Since […]
The Church at the Olympics: A Cross of Unity Arrives in Milan
As Milan prepares to welcome the world for the upcoming Winter Games, the Catholic Church is also opening its doors to athletes, visitors, and locals—offering a spiritual home in the heart of the city. Since the London 2012 Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Cross has accompanied athletes at major international events. It has been present […]
How the Vatican Became a Country
A secretive deal, a historic compromise. February 11, 1929, marked a key moment in the modern history of the Church. On that day, with the signing of the Lateran Treaty—an agreement between the Holy See and Italy—the Vatican City State was officially established. Lateran Treaty: Vatican City State A Historic Agreement That Changed the Church’s […]
Vatican to Meet SSPX After Unauthorized Bishop Plan
Planned consecrations could trigger automatic excommunication and deepen rupture with Rome. The Vatican will receive representatives of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) following the traditionalist group’s announcement that it plans to consecrate new bishops without permission from Rome — a move that could incur automatic excommunication of all bishops involved and deepen […]
Pope Leo XIV Laments Lack of Progress in Protecting Children
The pontiff told organizers of a Vatican-backed initiative that global crises are still leaving many children in extreme poverty. Pope Leo XIV on Thursday voiced deep concern at a “lack of progress in protecting children from danger” as he met with the organizing committee of the initiative “From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children.” […]
Pope Leo XIV Urges Christians to Strengthen Unity
The pontiff said Christians grow closer when they deepen their shared faith in Christ, “the ultimate source of our peace.” Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on Christians to remove prejudices and “disarm” their hearts in order to strengthen bonds of unity in Christ and advance the cause of Christian communion. The pope made the […]
Church Angel Resembling Giorgia Meloni Painted Over
The restored fresco in an ancient church in Rome sparked controversy after one of the angels depicted in the restoration bore a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The recent restoration of a fresco in an ancient baroque church in central Rome, just a short distance from the Spanish consulate and the Italian […]
