Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asks “all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war,” calls for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions, and notes that attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “Search …

The President of the USCCB appeals to U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid going through with his threat to “destroy the whole Iranian civilisation “ on Tuesday night if Tehran does not comply with an ultimatum to agree on the re-opening of a strategic waterway between the Persian Gulf and …

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers …

Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost.   Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov’s Appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene (1835). By Katie Yoder April 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET Catholics recognize Easter — when Jesus Christ rose from the dead after sacrificing his …

In honor of his one-year anniversary, The Catholic Telegraph sat down with Archbishop Casey and posed questions to get to know him better. He kindly shared a little bit about himself and his experience in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati so far. What has surprised you most in your first year …

I played basketball and baseball in early grade school. I was never that great at either, but I learned a lot about what it means to be on a team and how to be a good teammate. My first lesson, however, simply moved me from standing alone to belonging.  I …

“URBI ET ORBI” MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV EASTER 2026 Central Loggia of St Peter’s Basilica Sunday, 5 April 2026 Brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! Happy Easter! For centuries, the Church has joyfully sung of the event that is the origin and foundation of her faith: “Yes, Christ …

In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down. Pope Leo XIV delivers his Easter message “to the city [of Rome] and the world” from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on April 5, 2026. …

The legend of the “Colomba di Pasqua” (“Easter dove”) dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a queen, a feast, and a group of Irish monks. Credit: GK1982/Shutterstock By Hannah Brockhaus April 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET The quintessential Easter treat in Italy is a dove-shaped sweet bread …