Vatican aims for an Oscar with the story of Giacomo Mattivi

If the short documentary gets in the running for an Oscar, the Vatican hopes it will inspire many more people to look to faith and family to persevere through very difficult trials.

The grotto and the Gospel: Why the Church preserves Lourdes without adding to revelation

Standing as a pilgrim at the Grotto of Massabielle, Pope Leo XIV offered a visible reminder of why the Church upholds apparitions such as those at Lourdes.

Venue selected for beatification of Georgia Martyrs

The beatification Mass will be said at the Savannah Convention Center at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31. No ticket is needed, but organizers said registration is required.

Pope Leo: Let Europe's wounds be 'openings through which light shines'

A Mass in Metz was the final event of the pontiff's Sept. 25–28 trip to France.

Pope Leo: Europe must return to its Christian roots and be open to migrants

The final day of the pontiff's visit to France focused on peace and unity in Europe.

Pope Leo meets French abuse victims in Lourdes

The pontiff "expressed his solidarity with them and, through them, with all those who have suffered and continue to suffer from the wounds of abuse," the Vatican said.

In Metz, Pope Leo steps into Europe's deepening divide over immigration

As Leo prepares to reach Metz, at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, what message will he offer about welcoming the stranger and the consequences of mass immigration?

Killing the sick is 'false compassion,' pope says in Lourdes

In a speech to sick people and caregivers, the pope denounced France's recent legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Pope Leo in Lourdes: The Church must heal her 'wounds, infidelities, and painful errors'

The pontiff spoke about the urgency of repentance and conversion at a Mass on the third day of his visit to France.

For Iraq's Christians, Archbishop Warda says long-term stability requires jobs

Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil called for investment in the future of young Christians in Iraq, pointing to the structure of the country's economy as part of the problem.