The Vatican Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary “Leo from Chicago,” with interviews, footage, and images that trace the history and explore the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States, including in-depth interviews with Louis and John Prevost. A production by journalists Deborah Castellano Lubov, Salvatore Cernuzio, …

As the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s Gospel reading, which tells how Jesus cast the money-changers out of the Temple. By Jenny Kraska In Sunday’s Gospel, we see a side of Jesus that can …

The star of hundreds of films spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from the Mayor of Rome. This morning, he visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary. By Salvatore Cernuzio First, there …

In a message delivered by Cardinal Parolin at the UN Climate Conference in Belém, the Pope calls for urgent action and an “ecological conversion” rooted in responsibility, justice, and solidarity. By Linda Bordoni  Pope Leo XIV has urged world leaders gathered in Belém for the 30th United Nations Climate Change …

Pope Leo XIV speaks extemporaneously, in English, with members of the International Youth Advisory Body. In prepared remarks consigned to the young people. the Holy Father encouraged them to focus on synodality, mission, and participation, in order to counter isolation and help the Church reach out to those in need. …

“The Pope reminded us of the real purpose of Catholic education. The Jubilee can be a transformative experience,” said Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, U.S., in an interview with Vatican News. He came to Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Education, leading a 30-person …

As the Church marks the Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on “Hope in the Resurrection: God’s mercy for the living and the dead.” By Fr Luke Gregory, Ofm The hope of Resurrection for all believers is a theme that transcends generations and cultures, remaining a fundamental aspect …

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio issues a statement calls for prayers and actions to support those impacted by the Category 5 hurricane. He urges all people of good will to “stand in solidarity by supporting the efforts of organizations already on the ground such as Caritas Haiti, Caritas Cuba, and Caritas …

At the end of the general audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo expresses his closeness to those affected by Hurricane Melissa, a storm of ‘catastrophic power’, and encourages civil authorities to ‘do everything possible’ to support those affected. By Edoardo Giribaldi  Downed power lines, piles of debris, and vehicles submerged in …

Hurricane Melissa has ravaged Jamaica and is now gradually weakening, after making landfall in Cuba. It`s been one of the most powerful Atlantic Storms on record. By James Blears Large swathes of Jamaica are underwater, engulfed by massive flash flooding. Most of the island is still without electricity. Melissa cannoned …