6+ hour, 18+ min ago  (957+ words) The pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery, and sin. VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV marked Pentecost Sunday with a plea for peace, praying that the Holy Spirit would save the world "from the evil…...

9+ hour, 12+ min ago  (1150+ words) Encyclicals, motu proprios, apostolic constitutions, and exhortations " here is a guide to some of the types of documents the pope uses to lead the Catholic Church. This week the Vatican announced the upcoming release of Pope Leo XIV's long-awaited first…...

11+ hour, 35+ min ago  (757+ words) On the solemnity of Pentecost, St. Augustine reminds us to reflect on the the necessity of a globally unified Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. On May 24, Catholics around the world celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost " the day…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (171+ words) Pope Leo XIV is set to make a historic visit to the southern Italian city of Acerra'the first papal visit in the city's history. Located near Naples, Acerra is known as the "land of fires" due to years of toxic…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (400+ words) On the solemnity of Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on May 24, Catholics have the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence. An indulgence can be received by praying or singing the hymn "Veni Creator Spiritus" during the solemnity of Pentecost....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (708+ words) Archbishop Jos" Cobo Cano hopes Pope Leo XIV's visit will help Catholics "look up and take a step forward." Madrid Archbishop Cardinal Jos" Cobo Cano said that the imminent visit of Pope Leo XIV to Spain has generated "incredible expectations…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (309+ words) Lionsgate, in collaboration with Mel Gibson and Bruce Davey's Icon Productions, announced Thursday that the highly anticipated film "The Resurrection of the Christ" will be released in theaters in two parts " Part 1 will be released on May 6, 2027, and Part 2 will…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (699+ words) The Holy Father on May 23 met with Church leaders and local residents at Acerra in Italy's "Land of Fires." Pope Leo XIV greeted residents and civic leaders in the southern Italian town of Acerra on May 23, a region marred by…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (673+ words) Catholic leaders protest a new law in Israel expanding capital punishment for Palestinians, Bangladesh bans finding out the sex of babies in the womb, and more in this week's world news roundup. Catholic organizations worldwide are condemning legislation passed by…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (175+ words) In this extended edition of the interview, Catherine Hadro sits down with Catholic Leadership Institute President and CEO Dan Cellucci to hear his invaluable insight into the U. S. Church after years of walking alongside U. S. bishops. You'll also hear about his private…...