Vatican

The Church is proof of God's plan to unite humanity, pope says

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Church as a visible sign and active instrument of God’s plan to unite humanity through Christ in his weekly general audience. He said the...

Religious Liberty Report Aims to Help Catholics Bring the Spirit of the Gospel to Public Life

The report summarizes developments on national questions and federal policies affecting religious liberty in the U.S., including the role of religion in American public...

Vatican

From Foreheads to Crowns: How Ash Wednesday looks different worldwide

Catholics around the world mark the start of Lent in different ways this week, but the call to humility and prayer remains the same.

Pope Leo XIV

A true parish welcomes everyone, spreads respect, harmony, pope says

For his first visit to a parish in his Diocese of Rome, Pope Leo XIV went to the seaside community of Ostia Lido, which has a close connection to the story of St...

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Patrick Zurek of Amarillo and Appoints Cardinal Daniel DiNardo as Apostolic Administrator

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Patrick J. Zurek, 77, from the Office of Bishop of Amarillo. At the same time, he has appointed His...

Lent

Pope invites Catholics to 'disarm' language and build kindness, respect for Lent

In his first message for Lent, Pope Leo XIV asked the faithful to "cultivate kindness and respect in our families, among our friends, at work, on social media, in...

Immigration

Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in US, Catholics must stand together, archbishop says

Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon, shared his concerns about ICE activity in his archdiocese, highlighting the need for Catholics of all ethnicities to...

Vatican

In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says

"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of God. With this in mind, I encourage you to read and contemplate the inspired word of God daily," Pope Leo XIV said during his...

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans; Succeeded by Coadjutor Archbishop James Checchio

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, 76, from the Office of Archbishop of New Orleans. On the same day, Coadjutor Archbishop...

Vatican

Pope has no plans to travel to U.S. in 2026, Vatican says

A Vatican spokesperson told reporters Pope Leo XIV is not going to the United States this year.