Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor
The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded the observatory in 1891. The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history. Among them is Pope Leo XIII, who refounded the institution in 1891. The newly named asteroids were discovered by the […]
Pope Leo XIV condemns surge of violence in Colombia following attacks on civilians
Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for May 31. Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday condemned a surge of violence in Colombia following a weekend of deadly attacks in the southwest part of the country. Since Friday, rebel […]
From visions to reform: The powerful witness of St. Catherine of Siena
St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of doctor of the Church. On April 29, Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, a Dominican, Church reformer, mystic, and one of the four female doctors of the Church. During the 14th century, the Catholic […]
Can Unity Be Built Without Truth?
COMMENTARY: If ecumenism is to have integrity, it must be built not on gestures that obscure reality, but on a shared submission to the truth Christ embodies. However compassionate the Church is toward those who suffer from the mental illness of gender dysphoria, we have long recognized that we do people no service if we […]
Cardinal Simoni Gives Albanian Martyrs’ Relic to Pope Leo
The cardinal, who endured long years of imprisonment and forced labor for fidelity to Christ, met with the pope during a private audience. He was ordained 70 years ago on April 7, 1956. Cardinal Ernest Simoni, 97, considered a “living martyr” of the bloody communist persecution in Albania, met at the Vatican with Pope Leo […]
Pope Leo XIV: Vatican Diplomats Must Be Bridges of Peace
The pontiff said the Holy See’s diplomatic service is a unique ministry rooted in peace, truth, and justice and directed not only to Catholics but also to the entire human family. Pope Leo XIV on Monday outlined the qualities needed in priests who serve as Vatican diplomats, describing their work as a unique ministry that […]
Vatican Warns Against Abortion as Population Control
“Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family” is a comprehensive overview of environmental and human ecology drawing on the teachings of the previous four popes. The Vatican has released a new document titled “Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family” aimed at promoting the care of creation and human life within the family, […]
Did Pope Leo’s Africa Trip Preview His New Encyclical?
ANALYSIS: In recent months, the Pope has returned several times to the themes of social doctrine. In Africa, however, he revealed his thoughts on these issues in greater depth. During his trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV gave us a glimpse into his interpretation of the Church’s social doctrine — with themes ranging from the […]
Pope Sends Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon and Ukraine
Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing. In recent days, the new papal almoner, Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, confirmed that Pope Leo XIV sent humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine, two countries suffering from war. The prelate, who is charged with overseeing […]
Patron Saints Announced for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and peace. The Local Organizing Committee for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 has officially announced the patron saints who will spiritually accompany the next major international gathering of young Catholics, which will take place in the South Korean […]
