Pope Leo’s ‘greatest generation’ dad served on D-Day tank landing ship
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 12, 2025 / 17:26 pm Louis Marius Prevost, the father of Pope Leo XIV, served on a D-Day landing ship during World War II and was a junior lieutenant in the United States Navy. Since Pope Leo XIV became the new pontiff, the world …
9 things to know and share about Fátima
By Jimmy Akin National Catholic Register, May 13, 2025 / 04:00 am May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th century. It became famous the world over, particularly for its three-part “secret.” Here are nine things to know about …
U.S. bishops’ updated document on pornography addresses loneliness epidemic, deepfakes
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, May 11, 2025 / 14:20 pm The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a new 10th anniversary preface to a major document on the Church’s response to pornography, offering fresh recommendations for parents, clergy, educators, and civil leaders on combatting porn’s influence in an age of …
Pope Leo XIV, Zelenskyy hold first phone call about Russia-Ukraine war, Vatican says
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, May 12, 2025 / 12:04 pm Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have spoken on the phone following the pontiff’s plea for lasting peace in the country, the Vatican said Monday. Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, confirmed that the two …
Reverend Dennis P. Dettenwanger
Reverend Dennis P. Dettenwanger passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Fairfield, Ohio. He was born on October 8, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was baptized at Holy Family Church, St. Louis. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati and studied theology at Mount St. …
Pope Leo XIV at Regina Caeli: May we pray for vocations, live a life of service
Before leading the recitation of the Regina Caeli on Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, while also “living in service to one another” so we can “walk in love and truth” on our life journey. By Thaddeus Jones Before …
Pope Leo XIV at Regina Coeli: Never again war!
Following his first Regina Coeli, Pope Leo XIV issues an appeal for an end to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and on the India/Pakistan border. By Francesca Merlo Pope Leo XIV appeared on the loggia of St Peter’s Basilica for his first ever Regina Coeli address on Sunday the 11th …
Who are the Augustinians? A look at Pope Leo XIV’s religious order
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, May 10, 2025 / 05:00 am Pope Leo XIV, elected on Thursday, is the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), also known as the Augustinians, an ancient religious order with thousands of members worldwide. The Order of St. Augustine first came together nearly …
‘I wanted so much to come here’: Pope Leo visits Marian shrine outside of Rome
By Daniel Payne CNA Deutsch, May 10, 2025 / 13:42 pm Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited and prayed at a Marian shrine outside of Rome, greeting the community there and urging them to “be faithful to the Mother.” The Holy Father visited the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel …
Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence
By AC Wimmer Rome Newsroom, May 10, 2025 / 08:15 am Pope Leo XIV met with the College of Cardinals Saturday morning for his first official address since his election, outlining key priorities for his pontificate in the age of artificial intelligence, while emphasizing continuity with his predecessors and commitment to …
