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.
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.”
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.
Newark’s New Auxiliary Bishop Aims to be ‘Good Shepherd’ Like Jesus
Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau pledged to follow Jesus’s example as the “Good Shepherd” when he became the first Nicaraguan-born bishop in the U.S., Sept. 8, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
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.
Witnessing St. Carlo Acutis’ Canonization
My dad, Vincent LeVien, works for the Diocese of Brooklyn. As a result, my family is often invited to attend special Church events. In April, we traveled to Italy for the canonization of then-Blessed Carlo Acutis, but it was canceled after Pope Francis died. So, instead of the canonization, we were there for the funeral of a pope, which is something I never thought I would get to witness.
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.
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.