In the inaugural Mass homily, Pope Leo said that the role of the successor of Peter is “preserving the rich heritage of the Christian faith and, at the same time, looking to the future, in order to ...

With the election of Pope Leo XIV, the church and the world had to come to grips with an unexpected, new spiritual leader, ...

The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and I am so grateful to God for this revelation. We first ...

Father Simon Peter Engurait was named June 5 by Pope Leo XIV to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for ...

In reality, there are no lone rangers when it comes to explaining the mystery of a vocation to serve the church in ordained ministry or in religious life, Archbishop Gregory ...

The public viewing was scheduled to end late April 25 with another prayer service to close the coffin. Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, said the Mass originally scheduled for the ...

Cardinals from around the world pray in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican March 12, 2013, before beginning the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI. The following day, on the fifth ...

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Many Catholics make a special devotion on Good Friday by walking to nine churches to pray and reflect on the passion and death of Jesus Christ. This map provides a guide for a Good Friday pilgrimage, ...