Vatican

Survivors warn papal commission that abusers, retaliation still a problem

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors released its second report, which highlighted victims’ calls for accountability, transparency and genuine...

Bishop Boyea Encourages Prayer and Renewed Commitment to Journey With Young People in Their Vocations

The Catholic Church in the United States will commemorate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 2-8. Each year, national Catholic organizations, dioceses, schools...

Vatican

Jesus provides sustenance, not ready-made answers, pope says

At his Oct. 15 general audience, Pope Leo XIV said power, possessions and rank can’t fulfill humanity's need for deeper meaning.

Only Jesus "responds to the deepest...

Pope Leo XIV

Pope, in official visit to Italy, praises joint action for the common good

Visiting a former papal residence, which is now the Italian presidential palace, Pope Leo praised Italian-Vatican cooperation for the good of individuals and society.

U.S. Bishops to Elect New Conference President and Vice President at November Plenary Assembly

The president and vice president are elected from a slate of 10 candidates who have been nominated by their fellow bishops.

Pope Leo XIV

Pope asks Catholics to support missions with prayer, donations

The Catholic Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday Oct. 19.

Pope Leo XIV

Real faith changes the way Christians live, treat each other, pope says

During Mass as part of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, Pope Leo XIV warned against using faith to label others as enemies.

Marian spirituality has Jesus as its...

War & Peace

'No idea, faith or policy justifies killing,' pope says at prayer vigil

As part of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, Pope Leo XIV led an evening prayer vigil and the recitation of the rosary for peace.

Pope Leo XIV

Begun by Pope Francis, 'Dilexi Te' is 100% Pope Leo's, cardinal says

Pope Leo XIV's first major papal document, focusing on the Christian obligation to love the poor, was a project begun by Pope Francis before his death in April. But the...

With Peace Process Underway, Bishop Zaidan Urges Prioritizing Humanitarian Assistance for Gazans

“I urge all international partners to urgently prioritize humanitarian assistance for the Gazan people, as well as the rebuilding of the Strip; this will lay the...