VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV appealed to Israel and Hamas to stop the violence that has caused "so much terror, destruction and death."
"I plead for all hostages to be freed, a permanent ceasefire to be reached, the safe...
Nestled in the serene hills of Westchester County, New York, lies a sanctuary of compassion: Rosary Hill Home. Operated by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, this haven offers free palliative care to patients afflicted with incurable cancer.
The story of...
VATICAN CITY -- Christian hope is not about avoiding pain and suffering but about knowing that God gives people the strength to persevere and to love even when things go wrong, Pope Leo XIV said.
When Jesus allowed himself to...
Every Catholic at Mass, but especially the altar servers, should rejoice that they are in the presence of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV said.
"But the Mass is also a serious, solemn moment, filled with reverence. May your posture, your silence,...
Pope Leo XIV will preside over his first canonization Mass Sept. 7, declaring the sainthood of two young Italians whose devotion to the Eucharist nourished a deep involvement in the cultures of their day.
Pier Giorgio Frassati was born April...
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV's first World Peace Day message will expand on the prayer he expressed the night of his election when addressing the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square.
The Vatican announced the theme of Pope Leo's...
VATICAN CITY -- Even though what is happening in Gaza is shocking and prospects for peace in Ukraine seem more complicated than ever, Catholics must continue praying and hoping, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
"We are appalled...
MILLTOWN — With the start of school just days away, several Saint Mark’s High School seniors took to the parking lot on Aug. 22 to put the finishing touches on their spots.
Since 2020, Saint Mark’s has allowed seniors to...
Marking Ukraine's Independence Day, Pope Leo XIV pledged his prayers for the Ukrainian people in a message to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and encouraged Catholics to respond to Ukrainian religious leaders' request for prayers for peace Aug. 24.
"With a heart...
Catholic legislators are called to enact laws that reflect love of God and love of neighbor, Pope Leo XIV told an international group of lawmakers.
"The future of human flourishing depends on which 'love' we choose to organize our society...