Pope Leo XIV Meets Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado at the Vatican
In a moment charged with both pastoral concern and global significance, Pope Leo XIV welcomed Venezuelan political leader and human…
Global Priest Shortage Deepens as Seminary Enrollment Declines Again
Newly released Church statistics from 2023 indicate that the global number of Catholic priests and seminarians has continued to decline,…
Pope Leo XIV Baptizes Children of Vatican Families on Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of…
The Baptism of the Lord: When Heaven Opened and Our Mission Began
Each year, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord draws us to the banks of the Jordan River, where…
Vatican Announces Pope Leo XIV’s January–February Liturgical Schedule
The Vatican has released the upcoming liturgical calendar for Pope Leo XIV, outlining several major public celebrations the Holy Father…
Prayers for Peace Rise from the Jordan River for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Catholics from across Jordan gathered at the Jordan River this January to mark the Feast of the Baptism of the…
Pope Leo XIV Launches Vatican II Catechesis, Reigniting Debate Over Council’s Legacy
Pope Leo XIV announced this week that he is beginning a new catechesis series dedicated to the Second VaPope Leo…
Pope Leo XIV Warns the World Is Sliding Toward ‘Peace Through Weapons’
In his first New Year address to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Leo XIV issued a…
Artificial Intelligence Without Conscience: Grok’s Abuse Scandal Deepens
A recent move by Elon Musk’s social media platform X to limit AI image generation has done little to stop…
Pro-LGBT Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe Opens Consistory as Reports Indicate Cardinal Unease
An Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV this week has drawn close attention across the Catholic world, as cardinals…