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Pope Leo XIV delivers first homily as bishop of Rome at Basilica of St. John Lateran
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily as Bishop of Rome at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, where he... Read more
Leo XIV tells mayor of Rome: ‘Today I can say that through you and with you, I am Roman’
Pope Leo XIV addressed Rome’s mayor minutes before making his way to the Basilica of St. John Lateran to take... Read more
French bishops lead prayer vigil at Notre-Dame amid euthanasia debate
Organized by the bishops of the Île-de-France region, the vigil has taken place annually since 2009. Read more
From an exorcist: 5 spiritual weapons to fight the devil
Father Cristian Meriggi, an exorcist priest of the Archdiocese of Florence, Italy, shares the five spiritual weapons he uses and... Read more
Poll takes pulse of religion, spirituality in Ireland
The Dublin-based Iona Institute for Religion and Society has released a comprehensive report that highlights significant shifts in religious attitudes... Read more
Our Lady of Good Counsel: All about this devotion and Pope Leo XIV’s connection to it
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope to come from the Order of St. Augustine, made a visit very early in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s connection to Spanish Civil War martyrs, Valley of the Fallen
Pope Leo XIV carries on his pectoral cross a relic of an Augustinian martyr bishop, Anselmo Polanco, who was executed... Read more
100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God
The centenary year of St. Thérèse’s canonization began Jan. 4 and will continue until Christmas, with a weekend of celebrations... Read more
Discover the chapel at the Spanish Steps where St. Thérèse prayed for her vocation
This year marks the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization on May 17, 1925. Read more
Leo XIV’s pontificate consecrated to Our Lady of Fátima at Portugal shrine
Approximately 470,000 pilgrims gathered in Fátima, Portugal, on May 12–13 to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the apparitions of the... Read more
9 things to know and share about Fátima
May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th... Read more
Controversial German Synodal Committee to meet this weekend
The German Synodal Committee meets this weekend without four bishops, who will not participate due to the Vatican’s warning that... Read more
The World War II tragedy still shrouded in silence 80 years later
On May 3, 1945, one of the greatest and most silenced maritime tragedies of the 20th century unfolded in the... Read more
Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning
Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was... Read more
7 popes are buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis will soon be the eighth
Pope Francis will be buried today at Santa Maria Maggiore — who are the other popes buried there? Read more
Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris
Open to the public from April 18 to May 11, the exhibit is galvanizing Catholic faithful across Europe. Read more
German bishops: Blessings of same-sex couples should be done with ‘appreciation’
The German Catholic bishops have published a handout that offers guidance to pastors on blessings for couples in “irregular” situations... Read more
How the tradition of Dutch flowers at the pope’s Easter Mass was saved
Dutch flowers adorn St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Here’s how the 37-year tradition was saved in 2022. Read more
The surprising Catholic origins of England’s hot cross bun
The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a... Read more
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion
The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no... Read more
