By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Sep 24, 2025 / 07:24 am Pope Leo XIV renewed the Holy See’s support for a two-state solution in the Holy Land and voiced concern over rising tensions in Ukraine, speaking with reporters Tuesday before returning from Castel Gandolfo to the Vatican. “The Holy See has …

Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to join in praying the Rosary every day during October to invoke God’s gift of peace, and announces a Rosary in St. Peter’s Square on October 11 as part of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. By Devin Watkins Catholics across the globe will unite …

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Sep 18, 2025 / 10:08 am Pope Leo XIV, in his first interview since his election, signaled he may be open to future changes to the Vatican’s controversial deal with China, saying that he is in dialogue with persecuted Chinese Catholics as he weighs the future of …

At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV expresses his “deepest” sympathy for the people of Gaza. He renews his appeal for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, a diplomatic solution to the crisis, and full respect for international humanitarian law. By Christopher Wells “I express my …

Pope Leo XIV expresses concern about political violence and is praying for the late American activist Charlie Kirk, his wife, and two children, according to the Holy See Press Office. By Vatican News The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, responded to reporters’ questions on Tuesday about …

By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Sep 14, 2025 / 09:55 am On Sunday, his 70th birthday, Pope Leo XIV presided at the recitation of the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square. From the early morning hours, the square had filled up with the faithful carrying banners, flags, and congratulatory signs …

“Leo from Chicago,” a documentary coming soon on Vatican media’s channels, will offer viewers an intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV’s early life throughout the United States, beginning with the testimonies of his brothers Louis and John, along with numerous voices, images, and stories told by those closest to the …

By CNA Staff Vatican City, Sep 13, 2025 / 11:03 am Pope Leo XIV on Saturday morning received Brian Burch, the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace for the formal presentation of his letters of credence. According to a U.S. embassy statement, the two men …

By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Sep 9, 2025 / 11:00 am Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate a special Traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 25 in a return to a prior custom, suspended since 2022, of an annual pilgrimage of Catholics devoted to the Latin Mass. Burke will …

Testimonies from young members of Catholic Action reveal the enduring relevance of Pier Giorgio Frassati, who called life “joy through suffering,” and showed that peace and hope are born from someone in love, who says “yes” each day to God and to others. By Eleanna Guglielmi 1925: Jubilee of Peace. 2025: …