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Pope Leo XIV Tells Thousands of Youth at Medjugorje Festival to become "shining witnesses of the Gospel, promoters of fraternity, and builders of peace in society."

BREAKING 4th Vandalism Attack on the Same Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York Police Asks for Tips to Find the Suspect

Catholic Bishops of Florida Urge U.S. Senators to Extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Immigrants, Particularly from Haiti and Venezuela

Pope Leo XIV to Visit 10 Cities in Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru as Announced by the Vatican

U.S. Bishops Call for "fair representation" on Voting Rights Act Anniversary - USCCB

Pope Leo XIV at Mass in Assisi says "Dare to believe in the word of the Gospel; become fully human with the freedom of Jesus Christ; embrace Sister Poverty! Go!" FULL TEXT Homily on the Transfiguration Feast

LISTEN to a Breathtaking "Be Thou My Vision" Celtic Hymn from Inside an Empty Church that Went Viral with Over 16 Million Views!

Pope Leo XIV says "Christians will be called to become artisans of peace within societies that are tempted to place religion at the service of competing identities" FULL TEXT to Youth in Assisi

Thousands at 144th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention in Denver

Pope Leo XIV says "Every week and every day, the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours are the breath of the life of the Church..." FULL TEXT Audience

Pope Leo XIV Tells Knights of Columbus "there is a great need for prophets of harmony who seek to build bridges and strive to reconcile opposing positions" FULL TEXT + Video

US Bishops Call "for intense prayers" for Success of Peace Plan Between Hamas and Israel to Alleviate Sufferings of Gazans - USCCB

Pope Leo XIV Tells Communicators to Anchor their Platforms in 2 Pillars - Message for Historic 1st SIGNIS Conference in Africa

Pope Leo XIV Met with Montserrat Alvarado the 1st Lay Woman Appointed as New Prefect of the Dicastery for Communications at the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV in Letter to 97-Year-Old Cardinal who Spent 18 Years in a Labor Camp "no prison is deep enough to separate man from the love of God" FULL TEXT

World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul Korea Unveils Official Hymn in 6 Languages - as the Countdown Begins! WATCH

BREAKING The Catholic Church in Nigeria Mourns Priest Killed in Machete Attack - RIP Father Samuel

Wow The Chosen Cast Joins Bear Grylls in New Survival Series on Prime Video - WATCH the Trailer!

Pope Leo XIV says "Dear friends, the Church today needs your joy...so that many others may encounter Christ. Allow yourselves to be transformed by his love and be promoters of forgiveness, reconciliation and peace." to Youth