Detail from “Presentation of Christ at the Temple” (1304-1306) by Giotto di Bondone. (Image: WikiArt.org) Readings:Mal 3:1-4Psa 24:7, 8, 9, 10Heb 2:14-18Lk 2:22-40 The Gospel of Luke contains many details …
U.S. bishops released a statement in favor of the new United States Department of State rules expanding the Mexico City Policy and limiting the funding of abortion abroad. “We support …
Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged consecrated men and women to serve as “leaven of peace” and a “sign of hope” as he celebrated Mass for the feast of the …
Religious freedom advocates addressed how democratic countries can prioritize and promote religious freedom at a plenary session of the 2026 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, D.C. The Feb. …
The superior general of the Society of St. Pius X “publicly announced his decision to entrust the bishops of the Society with the task of proceeding with new episcopal consecrations” …
Ecumenical prayer in Rome during the annual joint Finnish pilgrimage to Rome, January 2026. During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Finnish Catholic, Orthodox and Lutheran shepherds gathered in …
Daniel Ibañez/EWTN NewsCardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi. Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the retired archbishop of Vienna.
Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the retired archbishop of L’Aquila, Italy, has been appointed president of the Cardinalitial Commission of the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the …
A victim of clerical sexual abuse from Ireland shared his story in a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. David Ryan, who was sexually abused …
“The Immaculate Conception,” 18th Century, Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Matera, Italy COMMENTARY: The recent debate on some proposed Marian titles might serve as an occasion to reflect on the mystery …
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