50 Years a Priest
Early Years Dennis Marian Schnurr was born in Sheldon, IA, on June 21, 1948 and grew up in Hospers, IA. He studied for the priesthood at the North American College and the Gregorian University, both in Rome, and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Sioux City on July …
Patriarch Pizzaballa: ‘We cannot afford the luxury of giving up’
Joining his appeal for peace with the Pope’s, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, calls on the Christian community to “do everything possible to bring help” to those suffering in Gaza. By Kielce Gussie Peace was once again the word of the day on Sunday, May 18. Cardinal …
Pope Leo XIV meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 19, 2025 / 06:52 am Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the papal library on Monday morning. Details of the meeting were not released, but the Americans later spoke with …
Saint Celestine V, Pope, a unique papal election
Celestine is a saint who will always be remembered for the unique manner in which he was elected Pope, for his spectacular incompetence in that office, and for the distinction of being the first pontiff ever to have resigned. Pietro di Murrone was born in born 1215 in the Neapolitan province …
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at inaugural Mass beginning his Petrine ministry
By Pope Leo XIV Vatican City, May 18, 2025 / 10:00 am Pope Leo XIV delivered the following homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, after being elected the 266th successor of St. Peter on May 8. Dear Brother …
Pope Leo XIV’s call for Church to be ‘a little leaven’ of unity and love
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s call for the Church to be a leaven of unity and love in the midst of the restlessness and questions of our world. By Andrea Tornielli “I was chosen, without any merit of my own, and now, with fear and trembling, I …
Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: ‘Let us walk towards God and love one another’
Pope Leo XIV presides at the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God’s love and remain united in one family. By Vatican News Greeting over 200,000 pilgrims, leaders from around the world, and representatives …
World leaders, delegates set to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, May 17, 2025 / 15:00 pm U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among numerous international leaders and dignitaries, representing approximately 200 foreign delegations, who will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18. The global …
Celebrating Veterans: Gate of Heaven and Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, hosts annual Memorial Day Field Mass
Every Memorial Day, hundreds gather at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati to remember the military men and women who served our country. The field Mass at Gate of Heaven is Monday May 26, 2025 Presentation at 10:30 a.m. Field Mass with Archbishop Robert G. Casey, Celebrant 11:00 a.m., Patriot …
LIVE from the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass | St. Peter’s Square | May 18, 2025
Join us live from St. Peter’s Square for the historic Eucharistic Celebration for the Start of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV. At the end of the Mass the Holy Father will pray the Regina Caeli prayer.
