PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday returned the Mass of the Lord’s Supper to the Basilica of St. John Lateran, reviving a papal practice last observed there in 2012 under Benedict XVI. Departing from Pope Francis’ custom of celebrating the liturgy in prisons or migrant centers, Leo celebrated the rite in the cathedral of Rome […]
PHOTOS: Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at the Vatican
Chrism Mass includes the blessing of the holy oils that will be used throughout the year in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, and holy orders. Pope Leo XIV celebrated a chrism Mass at the Vatican on April 2, his first as pope after being elected as supreme pontiff in May 2025. […]
5 Ways to Solemnly Celebrate Good Friday
As the Church mourns, Catholics are also called to solemnly observe this holy day. Good Friday is considered for many one of the holiest days of the liturgical year. Part of the Triduum, Good Friday is the day the Church turns its attention to the cross on Calvary. It is the somber day Jesus Christ […]
Pope Leo: Christian Mission Rejects Abuse of Power
At the Holy Thursday chrism Mass, Leo XIV said the Church must reject domination, power, and “calculated strategy” in favor of humble service, unity, and peace. Pope Leo XIV on Holy Thursday proposed Christian mission as an antidote to what he called the “imperialist occupation of the world,” saying it is now a priority to […]
Vatican Observatory Director Praises Artemis II Mission
EWTN News speaks with Jesuit Father Richard A. D’Souza, director of the Vatican Observatory since September 2025. NASA’s Artemis II test flight launched into space on Wednesday evening for an expected 10-day lunar flyby mission. The flight — which is the first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century — is a test […]
Pope Leo’s Secretary: ‘He Hasn’t Changed’ Since Peru
Father Edgard Iván Rimaycuna described the pope’s unchanged personality and what his role as his personal secretary is like. Peruvian priest Father Edgard Iván Rimaycuna Inga, personal secretary to Pope Leo XIV, said the Holy Father “hasn’t changed” since his years as a bishop in Peru and is still approachable, serene, and possesses a great […]
How Pope Leo Chooses His Monthly Prayer Intentions
The head of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network offers a look behind the scenes. Leo XIV records his “Pray with the Pope” video each month, but how does he choose the intentions he wants the Church to pray for? “They’re absolutely the pope’s intentions; however, he does it in a very synodal way,” after gathering […]
Pope Leo XIV: The Laity Are the Body of Christ
The pope’s reflection at the general audience was inspired by the Second Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium. The laity are not “a formless mass, but the body of Christ,” endowed with dignity and responsibility in the Church and in the world, Pope Leo XIV said in his catechesis at the general audience on Wednesday. […]
Pope Leos First Via Crucis at the Colosseum
În timp ce Săptămâna Sfântă se desfășoară la Vatican, Papa Leon al XIV-lea conduce Biserica în cele mai sacre zile ale sale, abordând în același timp unele dintre cele mai urgente provocări cu care se confruntă lumea de astăzi - de la război și diplomație la libertatea religioasă și guvernarea Bisericii. Papa Leon al XIV-lea conduce Liturghiile din Săptămâna Sfântă Papa Leon al XIV-lea își continuă prima Sfântă [...]
Pope Leo Urges Trump, World Leaders to End Iran War
The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease violence in the Middle East. Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for peace in a world wounded by conflict and violence. In remarks to journalists on March 31 outside the papal villa of Castel Gandolfo, the pope reminded that “Easter […]
