‘Let us learn cry of hope,’ pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can…
New young saints encourage simple holiness
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God’s plan, Pope Leo…
Pope leaning into new role in first 100 days
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Stories about “the first 100 days” are standard fare at the beginning of a U.S. president’s four-year term.…
Pope sets Aug. 22 as day to pray, fast for peace
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Friday, Aug. 22, as a day of prayer and fasting for…
Pope visits mountaintop Marian shrine
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV paid a private visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace of Mentorella, high in…
Burn with ‘fire’ of God’s love, pope says at Mass and lunch with the poor
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Catholics would make sure their parishes are welcoming…
Look to the heavens!
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV looks through the main telescope at the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 20, 2025, the…
Migrants ‘are privileged witnesses of hope’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — With their courage and tenacity in the pursuit of happiness, migrants and refugees are “messengers of hope,” Pope…
Jubilee of Youth to draw half-million to Rome
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — More than half a million young people from 146 countries are set to arrive July 28 for the…
Pope calls for ‘revolution’ of care for elderly
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV called on every parish and church group or association to become part of a “revolution” of care and…
