Pope Leo XIV and Bartholomew I ‘Deeply Alarmed’ by Global Tensions
The text of the joint declaration they signed rejects the use of religion to justify violence, urges global efforts toward peace, supports cooperation among believers of different faiths, and entrusts a suffering world to God with renewed hope in the Holy Spirit.
How a Remote Island in Indonesia Forms Hundreds of Priests for the World
On the tropical island of Flores, a dense network of seminaries run by multiple religious orders continues to form hundreds of future priests, shaping men who now serve dioceses and missions on every continent.
Airbus Computer Issue Affects Papal Plane During Trip to Turkey
A plane arrived in Istanbul from Rome on Saturday with a technician and the replacement computer for Pope Leo’s ITA Airways A320neo.
Knock’s Miracle Runway: The Priest Who Built an Airport — and Changed the West of Ireland
Forty years after its founding, Ireland West Airport Knock is thriving — a living monument to Monsignor James Horan, whose improbable vision helped transform a rural dream into a regional economic engine.
Pope Leo XIV, at Mass in Turkey, Calls for Catholic, Ecumenical and Interreligious Unity
At a multilingual Mass in Istanbul, the Pope opened Advent by urging Christians to be “bridges of unity,” calling for renewed peace and solidarity across Turkey’s diverse Catholic community and beyond.
Pope Leo XIV Visits Emblematic Turkish Mosque in Sign of Fraternity With Muslims
One of the Pope’s hosts for the visit, muezzin Aşgın Musa Tunca, told reporters afterwards that he had told the Pope he was welcome 'to worship here,' but that Leo had replied: 'No, I am just going to look around.'
Archbishop Alemany: The Dominican Who Built Catholic California
Amid fire, famine and the chaos of the Gold Rush, Archbishop Joseph Alemany worked tirelessly to revive the faith across a fledgling California.
How St. Carlo Acutis Helped Me Find My Voice in Italy
COMMENTARY: In a moment of unexpected grace at Carlo Acutis’ tomb, I learned the truth of Luke 12:12: ‘The Holy Spirit will give you the words to say when you need them.’
Immigrants, Converts, and Students Reflect On Pope Leo’s Visit to Istanbul Cathedral
Father Masedu welcomed Pope Leo holding the same crucifix he once presented to Pope Francis.
Pope Leo Shares ‘Secret of Christian Charity’ With Little Sisters of the Poor
The Holy Father thanked the sisters for their Christlike service and expressed closeness to the residents they care for.