FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “In unitate fidei”
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “In unitate fidei” The PDF version of the Apostolic Letter In unitate fidei by Pope Leo XIV can be downloaded here. This is the text of the document: ON THE 1700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNCIL OF NICAEA 1. In the unity of faith, proclaimed since the beginning of […]
The Jubilee of the Poor Becomes a Day of Service
The Jubilee of the Poor Becomes a Day of Service Rome’s celebration of the Jubilee of the Poor unfolded as a living reminder that the Church’s mission begins with encounter. In continuity with the 9th World Day of the Poor, established by Pope Francis in Misericordia et Misera, the Vatican hosted Mass with Pope Leo […]
The Church and Europe in Conversation
The Church and Europe in Conversation To strengthen dialogue between the Church and society across Europe, the Holy See relies on the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE). Bringing together bishops’ representatives from EU member states, COMECE serves as a bridge between the Church and European institutions, offering guidance on social, […]
New Christ the King Video Series
New Christ the King Video Series This year marks 100 years since Pope Pius XI first instituted the Feast of Christ, King of the Universe. To commemorate the centenary, EWTN Ireland has produced a new four-part series exploring what the kingship of Christ truly means — in Scripture, in history, and in the lives of […]
Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Apostolic Journey to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Apostolic Journey to Turkey and Lebanon From November 27 to December 2, Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey abroad of his pontificate, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon. The trip carries both historical and spiritual weight. Pope Leo has chosen to complete a journey originally envisioned by Pope […]
Nicene Creed at 1700: The Christian Profession of Faith
Nicene Creed at 1700: The Christian Profession of Faith “I believe in one God…” — just a few words that, for two thousand years, have shaped the faith of billions of people. But what does it really mean to recite the Creed? And how did it begin? The Creed Christians recite every Sunday is not […]
Vatican news: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria
Vatican news: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria The most important news from the Vatican this week: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria and Calls for Global Solidarity Pope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow over the escalating violence in Nigeria, where both Christian and Muslim communities have recently suffered devastating attacks. Condemning […]
Belarus Pardons 2 Catholic Priests After Vatican Talks
Belarus pardons 2 Catholic priests after talks with Vatican Two Catholic priests in Belarus will be released from prison in an act of “goodwill” after national leaders engaged in talks with the Vatican. The state media organ BelTA reported on Nov. 20 that Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko “pardoned two Catholic priests convicted of serious crimes […]
What We Know About the Presentation of Mary
What do we know about the presentation of Mary? It’s easy to conceptualize the presentation of the Lord because we find it in Scripture. Luke’s Gospel tells of the Holy Family’s journey to the Temple when Jesus was 8 days old. According to Jewish custom, Jesus was to be circumcised and Mary purified. There Mary […]
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis in a visit marked by silence and prayer, part of the celebrations for the eighth centenary of the death of the “saint of the poor.” […]
