Pope Leo XIV greets a young woman along the streets of Albano, Italy before offering Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Pancras near Castel Gandolfo on July 20, 2025. / Vatican Media Rome Newsroom,… Pope Leo XIV: Summer is a time to savor prayerful moments with God

Pope Leo XIV called for an “immediate halt to the barbarism of the war and for a peaceful resolution of the conflict” during his Angelus speech in Castel Gandolfo on Sunday. Speaking in the Papal… On Sunday, Pope Leo calls for an end to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Engraving by F. Vernon after W. DyceThe Blessed Mother with the Christ Child, at prayer Developing self-awareness and aligning personal desires with a greater, God-given purpose are part of the journey.

St. Thomas More. / Credit: Public domain Canterbury, England, Jul 19, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). The skull of St. Thomas More may be exhumed and preserved to coincide with the 500th anniversary of his… St. Thomas More’s skull may be exhumed from Canterbury vault for saint’s 500th anniversary

For more than 40 years, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has welcomed visitors to its annual summer organ recital series. / Credit: Timothy Dias/Basilica of the National Shrine of the… National Shrine’s organ recital series showcases world-class musicians

Timothy DiasFor more than 40 years, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has welcomed visitors to its annual summer organ recital series. Held on Sunday evenings throughout July and August, the… National Shrine’s Organ Recital Series Showcases World-Class Musicians

Joseph Hazboun, the regional director at the Pontifical Mission in the Jerusalem field office, speaks to Tara Mergener on “EWTN News Nightly,” Friday, July 18, 2025 / Credit: EWTN News Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 19,… Director of Jerusalem Pontifical Mission assesses situation in Gaza after church attack

Mohammad Al-RifaiIn a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The… Violence Against Christians Escalates in Syria

Courtesy photoHoly Mass at the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, led by the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli during the Advent season. December 2024. The Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, have been in… 8 Things to Know About the Only Catholic Parish in Gaza

Zvonimir AtleticArt depicts Christ in the house of Mary and Martha in the Church of St. Matthew in Stitar, Croatia. Many people think of prayer as something that is said. But prayer is better understood… In a Gospel That Offers a Beautiful Portrait of Prayer, Jesus Reminds Us to Choose the Better Part