Ahead of the 6th edition of the Vatican’s Concert with the Poor, to be held on 6 December, Canadian singer and songwriter Michael Bublé shares how “music is a gift from God” and says he hopes to use his platform as an artist to share his faith. By Fr. Felipe …

Our Editorial Director reflects on the message of hope offered by Lebanon, even amid its suffering, which Pope Leo XIV says is shown by young people who believe in peace, and by families who look beyond differences of belief and welcome those in need. By Andrea Tornielli The possibility of …

By Kelsey Wicks Denver, Colorado, Nov 29, 2025 / 12:36 pm The first Sunday of Advent 2025 is tomorrow, Nov. 30, less than four weeks before Christmas this year, and while the Church provides this time to allow you to be caught by the joy of the Incarnation, you can be …

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 1, 2025 / 13:44 pm Pope Leo XIV on Monday appointed Bishop Mario Avilés as the new bishop of Corpus Christi, selecting the Mexican-born Oratorian to lead the south Texas diocese. Avilés, 56, who has served as auxiliary bishop of Brownsville, Texas, since February 2018, will …