Retirement Fund for Religious Collection Provides Support for Women and Men Religious

Annual effort aids more than 21,000 retired religious in the United States.

Vatican

Christ 'tamed' death, but people may still feel sad or outraged, pope says

At a Nov. 3 memorial Mass for Pope Francis and deceased cardinals and bishops, Pope Leo XIV said the crucified and risen Christ’s love has “tamed” death, turning sorrow...

Pope Leo XIV

Prayer for beloved dead is sign of hope of being together again, pope says

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on the feast of All Souls in Rome's largest cemetery, offering consoling words to mourners and reminding them of the hope that comes from...

Vatican

At education Jubilee, pope names St. John Henry Newman 'doctor of the church'

Celebrating the feast of All Saints and concluding the Jubilee of the World of Education, Pope Leo XIV held up the example of St. John Henry Newman.

Youth and Young Adults Ministries

Faith thrives in community, not isolation, pope tells young adults

At the end of their four-day meeting in Rome, Pope Leo XIV met with members of the International Youth Advisory Body, a group of 20 young adults from around the world...

Immigration

Refugee Resettlement Must Remain a Safe and Secure Legal Pathway, Says Bishop Seitz

Bishop Seitz’s remarks follow the Administration’s formal publication of the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026, which allows up to 7...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Recognition of St. Newman is ecumenical celebration, leaders say

Pope Leo XIV will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a "doctor of the church" during a Mass Nov. 1. At the Jubilee of Catechists in September, the pope had said St. Newman...

Youth and Young Adults Ministries

Gen-Z should be known as Gen+ for what they can add to the world, pope says

Speaking to students during the Jubilee of the World of Education, Pope Leo XIV called on young people to use technology for good, not as a means of escape.

He urged...

Archbishop Broglio Urges Prayer and Support for Those Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

As Hurricane Melissa continues its devastating course through the Caribbean, Archbishop Broglio urged Catholics to pray for and support the people and communities...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Pope calls for unity among world's religions to promote peace, justice, ethical AI

Marking the 60th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate," Pope Leo XIV urged religious leaders around the world to unite against war, hatred, environmental degradation and...