Pope Leo XIV’s first papal trip abroad will be to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2, the Vatican press office announced.
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Pope Leo XIV Becomes First Pontiff To Preside Over Swiss Guard Oath in 57 Years
Pope Leo XIV attended the swearing-in ceremony for new members of the Swiss Guard Oct. 4 – the first time a pope has attended the ceremony in 57 years. The last time was in 1968 with St. Paul VI.
Holy Mole: Sauce a Divine Mix of Mexican History, Legend, and Flavor
According to historical accounts, mole poblano was created by Dominican Sister Andrea of the Assumption in Puebla, Mexico.
US Pilgrims at Jubilee of Catechists Have Private Audience With Pope
Among the estimated 20,000 pilgrims in Rome for the Jubilee of Catechists, a group of three dozen from the United States had their own private audience with Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV Will Declare St. John Henry Newman Doctor of the Church Nov. 1
Pope Leo XIV announced he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church Nov. 1 during the Jubilee of the World of Education.
Poverty, Violence Still ‘Persistent Issues’ Affecting Women, Girls, Top Vatican Diplomat Tells UN
On Sept. 22, Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher delivered an address at the United Nations’ New York headquarters during the U.N.’s high-level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.
Former Vatican Chef Brings His Divine Creations to NYC
Chef Salvo Lo Castro made a career preparing exquisite meals for popes. Now he hopes to bring the same culinary skills and Sicilian hospitality to all in his new restaurant, CASASALVO.
At UN, Trump Says He Wants Gaza Ceasefire, Criticizes Member Nations’ Immigration Policy
President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 addressed the U.N. General Assembly amid the backdrop of conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as world leaders still question the extent to which the U.S. will be involved in global affairs as the Trump administration implements its “America First” foreign policy.
Pope Leo XIV Praises Women’s Religious Orders for Courage, Generosity
In its religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Speaks at Vatican Jubilee of Justice
In a frescoed hall of a building housing the Catholic Church’s highest courts, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. spoke about faith, mercy, tradition and hope.