Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, a beloved figure especially among Catholic young adults, will be canonized Sept. 7 alongside fellow Italian Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Jubilee 2025
‘The Youth Need to Be Heard’: 87 Pilgrims From the Diocese of Brooklyn Attend Jubilee of Youth With Bishop Robert Brennan
Young Catholics from Brooklyn and Queens joined an estimated 1 million fellow pilgrims for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome.
How a Pizza for the Pope Became a Viral Moment for the Church
A viral pizza delivery to Pope Leo XIV by a young Catholic content creator highlights the power of faith, humor, and digital media to bring new attention to the Church.
For US Pilgrims, Jubilee of Youth Confirms Call to Holiness in Everyday Life
Thousands of U.S. teens gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, finding inspiration, community, and a renewed sense of mission through prayer and fellowship.
Festival of Digital Missionaries Celebrates Faithful Witness in the Digital Age
Rome’s Risorgimento Square was transformed into an outdoor concert venue July 29 to host a festival marking the close of the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers.
Pope Leo XIV Appeals to Leaders to End Wars, Start Peace Talks
Pope Leo XIV is calling for an immediate end to violence and the start of peace negotiations around the world. During his Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square, he urged global leaders to recognize the God-given dignity of every person — especially amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Syria, and Southeast Asia.
Bishop Brennan Calls for Respect & Compassion Toward Elderly
Queen of Peace Residence’s chapel was filled for a Grandparents’ Day Mass celebrated by Bishop Brennan and concelebrated by Father Joseph Gibino in Queens.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly
Families are the cradle of the future of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly.
From Canonization to Memorial: Family’s Pilgrimage to Rome ‘Strengthens Faith’
Vincent LeVien, director of external affairs for DeSales Media Group, received much more than he anticipated when he and his wife, Bridget, first planned their family’s spring break vacation to Rome.
At Jubilee of Teenagers, Grief Is Mingled With Joyful Hope for Church’s Future
For thousands of young teens who traveled to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers, the announcement of Pope Francis’ death came as a shock.