VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV appealed to Israel and Hamas to stop the violence that has caused “so much terror, destruction and death.” “I plead for all hostages …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV will preside over his first canonization Mass Sept. 7, declaring the sainthood of two young Italians whose devotion to the Eucharist nourished a …

WASHINGTON – “As we mark the 20th anniversary of this tragedy, we remember those who were lost and displaced but also renew our commitment to racial equity and justice in …

WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Jose Arturo Cepeda as auxiliary bishop of San Antonio transferring him from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit. The appointment …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Jesus described the path to salvation as a “narrow gate,” he was not placing limits on God’s mercy but was challenging people who were convinced …

ROME (CNS) — The Catholic News Service team in Rome won nine awards from the Catholic Media Association, which were announced during the 2025 Catholic Media Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. …

Readings for the Vigil Readings for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Reading I Acts 12:1-11 In those days, King Herod laid hands upon some members of the …

ROME (CNS) — “The Virgin Mary told me, ‘Prepare the tomb.’” That is what Pope Francis said Mary told him when he was discerning whether to be buried in the …

Pope Francis has ordered the suppression of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peru-based lay movement active across Latin America and the United States, and three related lay movements following decades of …

Pope Francis has ordered the suppression of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peru-based lay movement active across Latin America and the United States, and three related lay movements following decades of …