During the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, pilgrims gathered at San Marcello al Corso to venerate a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis — a modern teen whose life reminds young Catholics that sainthood is possible, even today.
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Thousands Visit Blessed Frassati’s Remains in Rome for Jubilee of Youth
Volunteers watching over the relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati gently placed items from the faithful on top of his casket to make a third-class relic for the visitors to the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, near Rome’s Pantheon, one afternoon during the Jubilee of Youth.
Pope Paves Way for St. John Henry Newman To Be Formally Named Doctor of the Church
St. John Henry Newman — the 19th-century theologian, intellectual and preacher who journeyed from Anglicanism to Catholicism, powerfully shaping religious thought in both faith traditions — will be named a doctor of the church by Pope Leo XIV.
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.
3 North Americans Named to Vatican Dicasteries for Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue
Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
Political Leaders Must Fix Wealth Gap, Promote Religious Freedom, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV called on political leaders to address global inequality, promote the common good, and uphold human dignity.
Pope Leads Corpus Christi Procession Through Streets of Rome
In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope Leo XIV said.
Vatican Can Take 3 Key Steps to Bring Ukrainian Kids Back From Russia, Says Child Advocate
The Vatican can take three key steps to provide greater assistance than it already has in securing the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken by Russia, a Ukrainian child advocate and former government official said.