Pope: Papal diplomats must be ‘bridges of hope when goodness wavers’
In 1701, Pope Clement XI created the institution that today bears the name “Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.” The Academy trains priests...
Pope: Sense of belonging more important than numbers of people in Church
The January edition of the Italian magazine, Piazza San Pietro, is dedicated to the theme of peace and in it, Pope Leo XIV responds to...
Church in Indonesia launches early childhood care initiative for Catholic families
The Parents’ Care for Early Childhood Movement was formally inaugurated on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Freinademetz Parish Church...
Pope baptizes 20 children: Now they have the meaning of life
Carrying on a 45-year-old tradition, Pope Leo XIV baptized 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the...
Pope’s January prayer intention: For prayer with the Word of God
With the new year, Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind a renewed initiative known as “Pray with the Pope,” which brings his monthly...
Singapore cathedral’s Christmas trees laden with thanksgiving prayers
The two huge Christmas trees in front of the sanctuary in the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd are slowly seeing star-shaped objects hanging...