Pope Leo XIV has given permission for U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke to celebrate the traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica during a pilgrimage in October.
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Despite Danger, Salesian Missions Committed to Helping Haitians
Gang violence in Haiti has not stopped the humanitarian efforts of the Salesian Missions, which the group’s U.S. leader vows will continue no matter what dangers exist in the Caribbean nation.
Calls From Pope to Gaza Church Bring ‘Great Joy,’ Says Parish Priest
Pope Leo XIV has reached out to the Catholic community in Gaza, making a phone call to the Holy Family Parish — the only Catholic parish in the region. About 500 refugees currently live within the parish complex.
Crying Out to God Can Be Sign of Hope, Not Crisis of Faith, Pope Says
Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and enduring trust in God, Pope Leo XIV said.
First Parish in the Northeast Has Been Named for St. Carlo Acutis
For the first time in the Northeastern United States, a parish has been renamed to honor St. Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first Millennial saint.
Pope Leo XIV Canonizes Two Young Saints Who Encourage Faithful To Live Life to the Fullest
The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan, Pope Leo XIV said, proclaiming two new saints – two young laymen of the 20th and 21st centuries – St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati.
God’s Influencer: The Life and Times of St. Carlo Acutis
On Sept. 7, 2025, the Catholic Church canonized its first millennial saint: Carlo Acutis. The 15-year-old from Milan, Italy was a computer enthusiast who used his tech skills to create websites documenting Eucharistic miracles and Catholic saints until his death from leukemia in 2006 at age 15.
St. Carlo Acutis: The Road To History
Carlo Acutis, a teenager known for his deep love of the Eucharist and his creative use of technology to share the faith, began his journey toward sainthood shortly after he died in 2006. Here, we trace the key milestones that led to his recognition as the first Millennial saint of the Catholic Church on Sept. 7.
How You Can Send a Spiritual Bouquet of Prayer to the Pope for His Birthday
Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday is Sept. 14. Here are a few ideas for how to pray for him at home, at school and in your parish.
Debunking the Myth of Incorruptible Saints: ‘All of This Is False’
Retired Vatican investigator Msgr. Robert Sarno debunks the myth of incorruptible saints, saying preserved bodies are natural, not miraculous.