By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 5, 2025 / 08:30 am Two months into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV will leave Rome to spend two weeks on a pontifical estate in the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo, 18 miles south of the city, and sometimes known as the “second Vatican City.” …

By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Jul 5, 2025 / 11:30 am Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said pilgrimages play an essential role in the life of faith as they help a Christian to be better united to Jesus Christ and discern God’s purpose for us in life. The Holy Father invited …

By Daniel Payne CNA Newsroom, Jul 4, 2025 / 15:29 pm Bishop Robert Barron on July 4 urged a federal court to strike down a Washington state law that would force priests to violate the seal of confession, telling the court that the law is “manifestly” disrespectful of the ancient and …

By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 4, 2025 / 04:00 am On July 4, Americans celebrate their country’s independence — as well as the people who formed the United States into the country that it is today. Those include American saints. Here are 11 American saints who dedicated their lives …