Baptism provides light in darkness, gateway to heaven, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Baptizing one’s children is as essential as providing them with food and clothing, Pope…
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Pope warns diplomats of rising global violence and erosion of human life
byBy Josephine Peterson, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV warned diplomats of rising global volatility, fractured communication and a growing…
Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pontiff: ‘A Church that cares’
byBy Paulina Guzik, OSV News VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the “low-batteried” but “very pleased” cardinals wrapped…
Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still “the guiding star” the Catholic…
Pope Leo’s first Extraordinary Consistory: What to expect?
by(OSV News) — As the new year begins and the Jubilee Year comes to a close, Pope Leo XIV will hit the ground running with an…
SEEK 2026 summons youth to draw close to Christ, discover his plan for their lives
by(OSV News) — Thousands of youth and young adults across the nation were assured of God’s love — and encouraged to respond to his call…
Vatican sees record number of visitors during Jubilee year, officials say
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials…
Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, pope says at end of Holy Year
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — The powerful and violent cannot control, suppress or commodify God’s grace, friendship and will to usher in a new dawn,…
‘Be open to what the Lord has in store for you,’ Pope Leo tells SEEK 2026 attendees
byBy Gina Christian , OSV News (OSV News) — “Be open to what the Lord has in store for you,” Pope Leo XIV said…
Pope Leo, bishops react to US capture of Maduro with concern for Venezuela
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV expressed “deep concern” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his…