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Vice President JD Vance needs to better understand the moral truths of Christianity before he tries to apply them, especially the truths of just war theory, writes NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters. ... read more

In a message to a meeting of young professionals at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, Pope Leo XIV wrote that “you are called to be present where ideas are formed and decisions concerning the destiny of peoples are directed.” “Yours is not only a path of excellence: it is a ... read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of His Holiness, sent a message in the Holy Father’s name to the archbishop of Milan to mark the 102nd “Catholic University Day” at the Catholic University of Milan. Reflecting on the theme of the day—“the experience of knowledge”—Cardinal Parolin wrote that “the processes of knowledge cannot ... read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass today (video) in Saurimo, a remote city in eastern Angola, and called on the faithful to reject superstition and follow Christ in freedom. ... read more

Tashkent – The bishops of the Central Asian countries, who gathered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 15 to 19 for the Fifth Plenary Assembly of the Central Asian Bishops' Conference, reaffirmed their support for Pope Leo XIV in “his peacemaking efforts and pastoral ministry, exercised toward the flock entrusted to him and toward all those ... read more

by Gianni Valente Rome – The first anniversary of the end of Pope Francis's earthly life coincides with the current Bishop of Rome's ongoing and remarkable apostolic journey, surrounded by the People of God whom Bergoglio so dearly loved. With stops in four African countries, he has been, and continues to be, welcomed by small ... read more

by Gianni Valente Rome – The first anniversary of the end of Pope Francis's earthly life coincides with the current Bishop of Rome's ongoing and remarkable apostolic journey, surrounded by the People of God whom Bergoglio so dearly loved. With stops in four African countries, he has been, and continues to be, welcomed by small ... read more

[After Jesus had fed the five thousand men, his disciples saw him walking on the sea.]The next day, the crowd that remained across the seasaw that there had been only one boat there,and that Jesus had not gone along with his disciples in the boat,but only his disciples had left.Other boats came from Tiberiasnear the ... read more

Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. — St. Teresa of Kolkata ... read more

The Church in Wales celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Beuno or Benno (545-690), one of its greatest saints. He was a monk who founded his own community and performed numerous miracles, among them restoring St. Winifred's head after she was beheaded. He was an effective preacher who evangelized much of North Wales and founded ... read more

Pope Leo XIV venerates an image of Mary before leading the faithful in the rosary at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media) In a stirring homily delivered April 19, the Third Sunday of Easter, Pope Leo XVI drew a direct parallel between ... read more

Pope Leo XIV sits during a meeting with government officials and civil leaders in Luanda, Angola, Saturday, April 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media You can tell the crowd had been waiting for this. During his apostolic trip to Africa, Pope Leo has already shown off his English, French, Portuguese, ... read more

A look in photos at Pope Leo XIV’s seventh day of his apostolic visit to Africa. Pope Leo XIV venerates an image of Mary before leading the faithful in the rosary at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Pope ... read more

Pope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 19 in Angola, celebrating Mass in Kilamba before leading the rosary in a gathering at the Marian shrine of Mama Muxima.Addressing young people, members of the Legion of Mary, and other pilgrims gathered at the shrine, the pope said he was “pleased to share ... read more

Pope Leo arrives at the Mama Muxima shrine in Kimbaxe, Angola, on April 19, 2026. The Pontiff told young Angolans that Our Lady entrusts them with the task of building a better world shaped by the Gospel. ... read more