Pope Leo XIV

Pope boards sailboat to speak peace with young adults

Pope Leo XIV visited young adults on a sailboat docked in Ostia, a port close to Rome, as they neared the end of a journey of peace and dialogue around the Mediterranean.

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Announces New Staff Changes for Catholic News Service Rome

The USCCB has announced Carol Glatz as Editor in Chief of Catholic News Service in Rome. The news follows the announcement of the retirement of Cindy Wooden who has led...

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.