Leo’s first foreign trip an exercise in learning ‘how to pope’
ROME – In one of his many and extensive trips abroad, who quickly gained a reputation as an avid globetrotter, a local news commentator once said of Pope Saint John Paul II, “that is a…
100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held
MINNA, Nigeria — A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month have been released, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Monday, adding that more than 100 students remain…
Hidden Catholic histories come alive in new Black and Native American films
A still from “Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics,” which tells the inspiring story of how African Americans found a home in Catholicism without abandoning their identity or culture. Those pictured are…
You Heard of the Popemobile, Now Meet the Papal Lawn Mower
SwardmanPope Leo XIV receives an electric lawn mower from Czech manufacturer Swardman during a general audience in mid-November 2025. Pope Leo XIV received the white Electra 2.0 mower during a general audience in mid-November, a…
Hidden Catholic Histories Come Alive in New Black and Native American Films
Black and Indian Mission OfficeA still from “Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics,” which tells the inspiring story of how African Americans found a home in Catholicism without abandoning their identity or…
At Vatican Christmas concert, Pope Leo XIV sings praises of music
ROME – Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said music is a both a gift and a message to the world which can serve as a bridge that leads people to God. The pope’s remarks came…
Pope appeals for victims of devastating storms in southeast Asia
Pope Leo XIV appealed on Sunday for victims of natural disasters in southeast Asia, where overlapping tropical storms and monsoon systems have wreaked havoc across the region, especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and…
Advent’s Prophet Who Prepares
ShutterstockAdvent prepares our hearts to embrace the Christ Child. May we, like John the Baptist, talk about Jesus.
5 things to know and share about St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas, by Jaroslav Čermák (1831-1878). / Credit: Galerie Art Praha via Wikimedia (public domain) Vatican City, Dec 6, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). St. Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 6, is…
Tom Brady Cloned His Dog – Can Catholics Do That?
FeaturephotoTom Brady in West Hollywood, Calif., in 2023 on the red carpet of the movie, ’80 For Brady.’ While duplicating Fido isn’t quite the ethical minefield that duplicating Uncle Fred would be, it does raise…