U.S. bishops’ president ‘disheartened’ by Trump attack on Pope Leo
Trumpʼs social media broadside and comments to reporters came as the pope prepared to depart for an 11-day trip to Africa. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, D.C. | Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images …
Pope Leo’s appeal to the silent majority that chooses peace
Pope Leo XIV calls upon billions of people around the world to engage in a shared commitment against the “madness of war,” those who, in this dramatic hour of history, do not surrender to the idolatry of money and power. By Andrea Tornielli Faced with massacres and wars caused by …
At Washington Mass for peace, Cardinal McElroy condemns Iran war as immoral
The liturgy was part of a global response to Pope Leo XIV’s appeal to pray amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Robert Cardinal McElroy delivers the homily at the vigil Mass for peace at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 11, 2026. | Credit: …
College students launch ‘Acutis AI’ to bring Catholic teaching to artificial intelligence
A new AI platform called Acutis AI has been developed by two brothers who want to create a search tool shaped by Catholic morality and teaching. Catholic brothers Peter and Thomas Cooney, creators of Acutis AI. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Peter Cooney By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 12, 2026 at …
How Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at the shrine in Krakow, Poland
A complete schedule of Masses, vigils, and confessions has been prepared for pilgrims and television or online viewers beginning Saturday, April 11, and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12. Divine Mercy Shrine in the Łagiewniki district of Krakow, Poland. | Credit: Longfin Media/Shutterstock By Diego López Marina April 10, …
Poll: Catholic support for President Donald Trump drops below 50% amid Iran war
A poll shows Catholics disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as president, overall, including on how he has handled the conflict with Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun as he speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the …
Pope Leo at Prayer Vigil for Peace: Stop planning arms and death
During Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world, the Pope appeals to leaders of nations to stop and sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, “not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided!” He also insists that the Church will always …
Lord’s Day Reflection: My Lord and my God
As the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “My Lord and my God.” By Fr. Edmund Power, OSB Today’s gospel from John 20 describes events that take place on two successive Sunday evenings: the first is the day …
Divine Mercy Sunday—A Profound Manifestation of God’s Love
by Fr. Jacob DuMont, L.C. For a complete listing of Parishes holding Divine Mercy Celebrations, click here. Pope St. John Paul II passed away on the Vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 2, 2005. I was present in St. Peter’s Square, with fellow seminarians and many others from around the …
Keeping the meaning in a child’s first Communion
Editors Note: Here’s an article about First Communion that’s both timely and informative from 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — With first Communion season upon us, children will be soon be donning their finery for the joyous event as parents plan festive family gatherings to celebrate. But there is more to the occasion …
