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The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication announced that daily video programming will be broadcast on giant screens in Rome and Milan beginning on May 17. “In the coming months, the project is expected to expand progressively to additional screens in other Italian cities, further extending the reach of Vatican content beyond traditional media platforms,” according ... read more

The number of Muslim students in public schools in Vienna, Austria, exceeds the number of Christians. 42% of the approximately 114,000 students are Muslims. 17% are Catholic, 14% are Eastern Orthodox, and 23% have no religious affiliation. “The newer Muslim communities often come from more explicitly religious environments and tend to practice a ... read more

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India condemned the killing of Baptist leaders in Kangpokpi district in the state of Manipur (map). Leaders of the Thadou Baptist Association were ambushed as they traveled between two villages. “We are heartbroken by this painful incident in which innocent lives were lost and several others were ... read more

In a telegram of condolence to the relatives of the late Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig, Pope Leo XIV wrote that the veteran Vatican diplomat “acted generously, bearing witness to love of the Church and the Successor of Peter.” “I raise fervent prayers for the repose of the soul of this minister of the ... read more

Christ’s Ascension is our uplifting, and the hope of the body is raised … for today not only are we confirmed as possessors of paradise, but have also in Christ penetrated the heights of heaven. — St. Leo the Great ... read more

Today is the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle and Martyr. After the Ascension of Jesus, St. Peter proposed to the assembled faithful that they choose a disciple of Christ to fill the place of the traitor Judas in the first missionary band. Lots were drawn, with the result in favor of Matthias. According to one ... read more

This morning, Pope Leo XIV made a pastoral visit to Sapienza University of Rome, where he delivered a wide-ranging address (video 1, video 2). ... read more

In a video message to participants in Thy Kingdom Come, an Anglican ecumenical prayer initiative, Pope Leo XIV called for evangelization. ... read more

In a message marking the sixtieth anniversary of the San Pablo Bolivian Catholic University, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the university’s motto, Veritas in Caritate (Truth in Charity). ... read more

Pope Leo XIV leads a Mass at the Volkswagen Arena as part of his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, in Istanbul on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 (Credit: ANDREAS SOLARO / Getty) On the anniversary of his election, and with a year of the papacy under his belt, it is fair to ... read more

Isabella Bonotto Iranian Ambassador to the Vatican Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, left, and Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s culture minister, arrive to attend Mass at the start of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025. ‘Contrary to news reports, Pope Leo has not bestowed an exclusive special honor on the ... read more

JHVEPhoto FDA headquarters, Washington Diamantas was elevated after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned. ... read more

Supporting parents amid loss is key. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, who practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than 25 years, said he is naming the bill the ‘Bereaved Parents Rights Act.’ ... read more

Detail from "Christ the Vine" (1674) by Victor of Crete. (Image: Wikipedia) Jesus makes it clear that there is a distinct relationship between love, keeping His commandments, and bearing fruit. God’s law, authentic Christian love, and life in abundance are inseparable. The unity helps us reject popular cultural patterns with false promises ... read more

William Silver Historic St. Joseph Cathedral stands in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A Vatican-authorized investigation is examining how the Baton Rouge bishop handled misconduct allegations against a parish priest. ... read more