At one month, Pope Leo XIV employs unique style of continuity, balance
ROME – At one month since the May 8 election of Pope Leo XIV, the “honeymoon phase” is still very much in effect, when the Church, and the world, are still getting to know the…
At Vatican Camp, Young Astronomers Find Science and Faith Go Hand in Hand
Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN NewsJesuit Guy Consolmagno at the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. The veteran Vatican astronomer, born in Detroit, recalled that Pope John Paul II once described faith and reason ‘as the two wings…
Pope Leo’s long meeting with Commission for Protection of Minors shows abuse crisis not over
Pope Leo XIV met with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM) on Thursday of last week, in what was arguably the most significant meeting of Leo’s pontificate to date and almost certainly…
Free Summer Courses with St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry in Rochester, NY, sought to provide a means for community and formation not only to its students, but to everyone!…
On Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV says social media is making us ‘more alone’
Speaking on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV said the Holy Spirit opens borders in people’s hearts and “is the Gift that opens our lives to love.” The solemnity marks the day the Holy…
Contemplation is vital to the Christian way of life
Whenever we approach a great mystery, words fail and we cannot fully express what we’re encountering. In the interior life, when we receive a revelation from God, we are oftentimes led to give multiple and…
The birthday of the Church: Here’s what you need to know about Pentecost
Pentecost painting. / Credit: Public domain CNA Staff, Jun 8, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year, which concludes the Easter…
Salvadoran bishops criticize President Bukele’s policies
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – In a pastoral letter released on May 29, the bishops of El Salvador criticized a number of the government’s policies regarding education, healthcare, economy, and human rights, in an unprecedented attack…
Now Is the Perfect Time to Invite Someone to Mass
Daniel Ibanez Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Holy Mass Holy Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly on June 1, 2025. Extending invitations to Mass builds on the excitement surrounding the election…
Christian unity cannot come from a ‘blueprint’ according to Pope Leo XIV
Christian unity will not be “primarily the fruit of our own efforts, nor will it be realized through any preconceived model or blueprint,” according to Pope Leo XIV. Speaking on Saturday to members the Symposium…