ROME – Today marks the release of the initial set of excerpts from Pope Leo XIV’s first-ever sit-down interview with a journalist, which comes in the form of the landmark new book León XIV: ciudadano… New book captures Leo’s three-step approach to predecessor’s controversial legacy

Editor’s Note: These are the first excerpts of a two-part interview between Pope Leo XIV and Crux Senior Correspondent Elise Ann Allen contained in her new biography of the pontiff, León XIV: ciudadano del mundo,… In interview with Crux correspondent, Pope talks Ukraine, synodality, polarization, World Cup

The Raimundo family meets Pope Leo XIV. A Family’s Motorhome Adventure, From Fátima to the Vatican (and Back)

Love is about perseverance. Fair weathered friends aren’t worth the forecast. They come and they go based on how good things are going. There is no perseverance and no willingness to suffer with the ones… As Christians, prayer is our life support system

Daniel IbanezPope Leo XIV during the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square on July 30, 2025. Here are some of the great ways millions across the globe are celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday.

ROME – In another firm echo of the legacy of his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV released a nine-minute video message to the island community of Lampedusa on Friday, praising its efforts to welcome migrants and… Pope hints at Lampedusa visit in strong echo of Francis on migrants and refugees

MUMBAI, India – At a time when Christians of all stripes face growing pressure in India as a result of the country’s strong Hindu nationalist movement and other sectarian forces, the head the country’s Catholic… India’s bishops promote Christianity unity in teeth of growing attacks, pressures

FarragutfulAmabilia Filicchi, “Portrait of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,” 1888. Background: The Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland. COMMENTARY: As we celebrate the Jubilee of Hope, we remember St.… Mother Seton at 50: An American Saint Who Shows Us Holiness Is for Everyone

Friendship adds to our happiness. Brooks, a convert to Catholicism and daily Massgoer, asserted that the most important key to happiness is practicing the faith.

‘Little Mod,’ in St. Paul, Minnesota With both private and shared living space, trend offers affordable, community-building alternative to traditional apartments, developers say.