By Sister Constance Veit, lsp For many years, our religious community was best known in the United States as half of a college sports parody comparing the worst teams to the Little Sisters of the Poor. Since 2013, we have been in the limelight for a completely different reason as …

At the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the meaning of Christian mercy — a free embrace given without any preconditions, so essential for peace. By Andrea Tornielli “True forgiveness does not await repentance, but offers itself first, as a free gift, even before it is accepted.” With these words, …

Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace, and calls for a “disarmed and disarming peace” in all places torn by armed conflict. By Vatican News Addressing the faithful gathered in the Paul VI Hall for his weekly General Audience, Pope …

By CNA Staff Vatican City, Aug 19, 2025 / 06:00 am Pope Leo XIV has named Father Ralph O’Donnell of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, as the new bishop of Jefferson City, Missouri. He will succeed Archbishop Shawn McKnight, who in May was installed as archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas. Bishop-elect …

By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Aug 16, 2025 / 04:00 am Saturday, Aug. 16, marks Pope Leo XIV’s 100th day as pope. Since his May 8 election as the first pope born and raised in the United States, the 69-year-old Chicago native has already left his mark on a jubilee year …

Following the Angelus on the feast of the Assumption, Pope Leo reflects on Mary’s role in providing hope to people throughout the centuries and urges everyone to avoid losing hope in the midst of violence. By Kielce Gussie Following the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo marked the Solemnity …

As he arrived at the Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV spoke about ceasefire talks for Ukraine, a resolution of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages. By Vatican News Pope Leo XIV spoke on the ceasefire and peace agreement in Ukraine, a resolution …

At the Sunday Angelus, the Pope makes a heartfelt appeal to international decision-makers to take responsibility for seeking solutions to conflicts. He expresses satisfaction over the new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also deep sorrow for the violence that continues to devastate Haiti. By Francesca Sabatinelli War must …

In a message on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to renew its commitment to pursue lasting peace for our whole human family. By Vatican News “Nuclear arms offend our shared humanity and betray the dignity of creation, whose …

At the conclusion of the closing Mass for the Jubilee of Youth, Pope Leo remembers young people suffering “the most serious evils” caused by other human beings, mentioning specifically war-torn Gaza, Ukraine, and “every land bloodied by war.” Vatican News Just before the conclusion of the closing Mass for the …