- What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?Pope Leo XIV granted ecclesiastical communion to the new patriarch of Baghdad of the Chaldeans, His Beatitude Mar Paul III Nona, who now serves as the head of this Eastern Catholic Church based in Iraq, which is in full communion with Rome.TweetWhat is the Chaldean Church?The Chaldean Church is one of more than 20 Eastern ... read more
- Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honorThe Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history. Among them is Pope Leo XIII, who refounded the institution in 1891.The newly named asteroids were discovered by the telescope the Vatican operates in Arizona.The asteroid “Gioacchinopecci” honors Pope Leo XIII, born Gioacchino Vincenzo Raffaele Luigi Pecci, whose legacy is closely tied ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civiliansPope Leo XIV on Wednesday condemned a surge of violence in Colombia, following a weekend of deadly attacks in the southwest part of the country.Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31.The deadliest incident took place ... read more
- Living ‘martyr’ of communism, Cardinal Simoni, presents relic of Albanian martyrs to Leo XIVCardinal Ernest Simoni, 97, considered a “living martyr” of the bloody communist persecution in Albania, met at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV this week in a private audience marked by the remembrance of the testimony of faith of the persecuted Church.According to Vatican media reports, the cardinal presented the pontiff with a cross and ... read more
- Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and UkraineIn recent days, the new papal almoner, Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín confirmed that Pope Leo XIV sent humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine, two countries suffering from war. The prelate, who is charged with overseeing the pope’s charitable works, stated that “charity is the Gospel lived out.”“The Dicastery for the Service of Charity ... read more
- Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027The Local Organizing Committee for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 has officially announced the patron saints who will spiritually accompany the next major international gathering of young Catholics, which will take place in the South Korean capital Aug. 3–8, 2027.According to a statement from organizers, the five patron saints of WYD Seoul 2027 are St. ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV meets archbishop of Canterbury amid deepening church dividesPope Leo XIV met with the archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, at the Vatican on Monday. Mullallyʼs first official visit to Rome as the spiritual leader of the Church of England comes amid strained ecumenical relations and division among Anglicans.Mullally’s delegation for her April 25–28 visit included representatives from the Anglican Communion and the recently ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV tells new priests: ‘You are a channel, not a filter’VATICAN CITY, April 26, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV ordained 10 new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, urging them to keep the doors of the Church open and to remember that their mission is to welcome, not to exclude.“Today more than ever, especially when statistics seem to indicate a divide between people and ... read more
- 7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to AfricaPope Leo XIV recently completed an 11-day trip visiting the faithful in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. With stops in 11 cities across those countries, the Holy Father met with the youth, political leaders, prisoners, families, and many more to share the Gospel message.Here are seven powerful moments from Pope Leo’s trip to Africa:1. ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV, returning from Africa: ‘I condemn all actions that are unjust’ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV spoke bluntly about war, migration, same-sex blessings, and the Holy See’s relations with authoritarian governments during a roughly 20-minute in-flight press conference with journalists traveling with him from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome after his apostolic journey to Africa.Before taking questions, the pope stressed that the primary ... read more
- Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the final Mass of his Africa trip on Thursday, urging the Church in Equatorial Guinea to continue proclaiming the Gospel “with passion” and to bear witness through lives shaped by faith, service, and solidarity.The Mass at Malabo’s stadium, where about 30,000 faithful were expected, marked the pope’s ... read more
- Cardinals in Rome remember Pope Francis as missionary to all 1 year after deathRome remembered Pope Francis' legacy one year after his death with a Mass on Tuesday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where the late pontiff is buried.The same day, while en route to Equatorial Guinea to wrap up his trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV remembered Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his ... read more
- Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote useA new automation system for the telescope at the Holy See’s astronomical observatory in Arizona will allow students from Jesuit universities to use it remotely for scientific research.Mount Graham in Arizona is home to the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT), one of the most important observatories managed by the Vatican Observatory (Specola Vaticana).According to a ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: Take your destiny into your handsMONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Catholics in this Central African country to help shape the nation’s future, saying there is “a need for Christians to take the destiny of Equatorial Guinea into their own hands.”The second day of the pope’s apostolic journey in the country opened with the celebration of ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV: Universities must seek truth and form the whole personMALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said the inauguration of a new university campus in Equatorial Guinea is “an act of trust in human beings,” praising investment in the education of young people during the final stop of his Africa trip.Speaking at the opening of the Pope Leo XIV University Campus in ... read more
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“One year has passed since the passing of the beloved Pope Francis, and the Italian people cherish the memory of his figure and his teachings with affection and gratitude,” Italian …