ROME – In his first visit to Italian President Sergio Mattarella, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a vision largely shared by his predecessor, calling for care of migrants and creation, condemning low European birth rates, and… Visiting Italian president, pope urges multilateralism, welcome of migrants
Holy Family Church in Booneville, Kentucky, with solar panels implemented as part of the Catholic Diocese of Lexington’s goal of net zero emissions. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky Washington,… Diocese of Lexington launches net-zero plan inspired by Laudato Si’
A view of the United States Penitentiary Administrative Maximum Facility, also known as the ADX or “Supermax” prison in Florence, Colorado. The facility has been dubbed the “Alcatraz of the Rockies” because of its remote… At U.S. ‘supermax’ prison, foreign-born Muslim with no arms files religious liberty suit
By © Jorge Royan / http://www.royan.com.ar, The monks pray the Liturgy of the Hours at Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Austria. The prayers are set according to the Church calendar and are composed of Psalms, hymns and readings from… Catholic Media Organizations to Publish Second Edition of Liturgy of the Hours
Christopher Columbus, by Sebastiano del Piombo, 1519 The president called on the American people to observe the day.
PATRICK MEINHARDTA copy of Michelangelo’s Pietà is seen at the workshop of Anthony Agasi in Onitsha, Nigeria, on Feb. 28, 2023. Some sculptures can take up to a month to finish, selling both to churches… American Catholics, Heed the Pope’s Call to Champion Religious Freedom in Nigeria and Elsewhere
ROME – Pope Leo XIV is calling on all the faithful worldwide to support the church’s foreign missions as they offer catechesis and basic services to those in need. In a video message published Monday,… Pope Leo XIV: Catholics have opportunity to support foreign missions
Roberto ScarfoneTimothy Schmalz’s sculpture ‘Angels Unaware’ stands in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 7, 2019. COMMENTARY: This approach to immigration is morally grounded, theologically sound and capable of fostering genuine dialogue.
A 58-year-old US citizen remains under investigation in India this weekend, following his arrest on suspicion of illegal religious activity. James Watson was arrested along with two locals on October 3rd in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi, for… Fate of US citizen arrested in India uncertain
St. Carlo Acutis Devotees of ‘God’s Influencer’ reflect on his witness for first feast day post-canonization.