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Pope to grandparents and elderly: God's loving eyes are upon you at all times

The Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV's Message for the Sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, to be held on the fourth Sunday of July, on the theme “I will never forget you (Is 49:15)."

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Pope encourages Syro-Malankara faithful in Europe to be messengers of hope

Pope Leo encourages Syro-Malankara Catholics living in Europe to remain rooted in their ecclesial heritage, and become "messengers of hope” as their Church prepares for its centenary.

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Pope Leo: 'Nostra aetate took a firm stand against antisemitism'

Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York on Monday, thanking the organization for work to help vulnerable populations, and stressing that in a world still wounded by division and conflict, the Vatican II Declaration 'Nostra aetate' called us "to move beyond past misunderstandings toward collaboration for the common good."

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Papal visit inspires Barcelona parish to continue mission of service and hope

Fr. Faustin John Mlelwa, an Augustinian priest and parish priest of Sant Augustin Parish in Barcelona, Spain, has described the recent visit of Pope Leo XIV to Barcelona and, in particular, to his parish as a blessing. Tanzanian-born Fr. Mlelwa shared the story of his priestly mission in Barcelona with Vatican News.

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Trump announces peace deal with Iran, ending hostilities

Israel is not a party to the deal, however, and launched airstrikes on Beirut after Hezbollah launched projectiles into Israel on Sunday.

Nugget of Wisdom from Fr. Ivan's Homily

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time As we begin the season of Ordinary Time, the effect of the Easter festivities should stir our souls and hearts to act like Christ, who was "moved with compassion" by the condition of man.  We, as...

Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out

At the Angelus, the pontiff said Christ sees the wounds of war, broken families, and young people misled by false ideals.

Michigan diocese celebrates new priests after ordinations moved out of cathedral

Bishop Earl Boyea ordained four new priests at a local Lansing parish, urging them to "drink the cup which the Lord gives" as they begin their ministry.

A ministry born from loss: One woman’s mission to comfort families after miscarriage

“H.U.G.” — which stands for "Here, Understood, and Gently held" — is a book made up of over 30 testimonies from women who have walked through miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Pope’s World Day of Poor message: The Lord is refuge of the poor

In his message for the 10th World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV reflects on God as “the refuge of the poor,” urging Christians to rediscover the central place of the poor and examine our commitment to justice, solidarity, and human dignity.

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