5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (849+ words) A Marian sanctuary in the heart of northern Europe's countryside -- often called the "Polish Lourdes" -- could soon draw global attention, as Pope Leo XIV has been invited to visit the site where the Virgin Mary appeared approximately 160 times. As the…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (152+ words) The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has released its New Pastors and Administrators assignments for 2026. Archbishop Jos" H. Gomez has approved the following priests to be appointed pastors, effective July 1, 2026. Fr. Christopher Felix, St. Frances X. Cabrini, Los Angeles Fr. Maurice Harrigan, St....

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (288+ words) Angelus News Saint of the day: Peter of Tarentaise St. Peter of Tarentaise was born in 1102 near Vienne, France. When he was 20, he entered the Cistercian Order, convincing his family to join him. Two brothers and his father entered the…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (917+ words) As far as theatrics go, there's not much that can match what I got to witness in St. Peter's Square on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The black smoke in the morning, then the white smoke in the evening. The sounds of those…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (948+ words) For a dozen years, I've written a monthly essay for Magnificat Magazine called "Credible Witnesses." The subjects are notable Catholics who have died and whose cause may have been opened, but who have not yet been " and may never be…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (578+ words) Father Gerardo F. Saco Jr. , the priest appointed by Pope Leo XIV to become the next bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in the Philippines, has decided not to proceed with his episcopal ordination, a move that surprised many clergy and…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (657+ words) Ahead of the first anniversary of his election to the chair of St. Peter, it was announced that Pope Leo XIV is officially expected to visit France in late September, the French bishops' conference confirmed May 6. During the visit, French…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (708+ words) U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 7, discussing the war in Iran, humanitarian aid and what the Vatican described as "the need to work tirelessly to promote peace," amid ongoing tension between…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (425+ words) Pope Leo XIV has appointed a Jesuit priest as the new bishop of Honolulu to succeed Bishop Clarence "Larry" Silva, who has led the Hawaii diocese for two decades. The new bishop-designate, Father Michael T. Castori, 65, has served as rector of…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (218+ words) St. Rosa Venerini was born in Viterbo, Italy, on February 9, 1656. She was the daughter of a respected doctor, Goffredo, and one of four children. At a young age, Rosa consecrated her life to God, despite many tests throughout her adolescence....