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.
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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.
‘Nuns on the Run’ Case in Austria Highlights Plight of Aging, Dwindling Religious
Three elderly women religious in Austria fled their nursing home and have returned to their longtime monastery, defying church superiors in a case that highlights the impact of Vatican regulations regarding aging members of dwindling religious congregations.
Palestinians Are Living in ‘Unacceptable’ Conditions, Pope Says
As tens of thousands of Palestinians were fleeing their homes as Israel launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza City, Pope Leo XIV expressed his “profound closeness to the Palestinian people in Gaza.”
‘Meeting With God’ at Local Parish, Canadian Artist Joséphine Dubern Illustrates Her Faith
Montreal-based artist Joséphine Dubern’s exhibit “Becoming Becoming,” presented by Arthouse2B, was at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in Lower Manhattan.
Thousands of Visitors Celebrate Pope Leo’s Birthday in St. Peter’s Square
Dozens of small handmade signs and large bold banners waved in the crowd of some 30,000 visitors in St. Peter’s Square wishing Pope Leo XIV a happy birthday Sept. 14.
Pope Leo XIV Authorizes Traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Square
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.
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.