Leo XIV names Cardinal Reina chancellor of John Paul II marriage and family institute in Rome
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 20, 2025 / 10:43 am Pope Leo XIV, in one of his first personnel appointments, on Monday named Cardinal Baldassare Reina grand chancellor of the Pontifical Theological Institute John Paul II for Marriage and the Family, replacing Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, who turned 80 on April …
Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 19, 2025 / 15:04 pm The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14 to honor Pope Leo XIV, according to a statement released by the archdiocese. The public is invited to attend the …
My Plan and God’s Plan
One of the things Pope Francis has said that I have always appreciated is, “God has a sense of humor.” That has certainly been evident throughout my life. There has often been my plan and God’s plan … with the latter always prevailing! I grew up the fourth of six …
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 …
