National Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicks off in St. Augustine, Florida, on Pentecost

The pilgrimage, whose 2026 theme is "One Nation Under God," will travel the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route from Florida up the eastern seaboard before concluding July 5 in Philadelphia.

Full text of Magnifica Humanitas: Read Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical

The encyclical sets out the Church's social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. Download and read the complete document.

Hundreds of churches open doors to all as Europe marks 'night of churches'

The annual ecumenical initiative invites believers and nonbelievers to explore hundreds of churches, chapels, and synagogues across the Czech Republic, Austria, and Slovakia on May 29.

Magnifica Humanitas: Pope invokes justice to combat 'anti-human vision' in AI

Published Monday, the pope's new encyclical warns of a "culture of power" fueled by the digital revolution and artificial intelligence.

6 easy activities to help children understand Memorial Day

As Americans remember those who have given their lives in defense of their country, here are some ideas to help children remember the meaning of the day.

Pope Leo unveils his encyclical: AI has 'even greater consequences' than Industrial Revolution

The pope thanked Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah for his presence at the presentation: "What a great sign of hope it is that with our differences we can listen to one another."

Tolkien, Beethoven, MLK Jr., and Hannah Arendt: The voices that resonate in Magnifica Humanitas

In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV draws on a broad range of cultural and philosophical figures for inspiration.

Magnifica Humanitas: Pope invokes justice to combat 'antihuman vision' in AI

Published Monday, the pope's new encyclical warns of a "culture of power" fueled by the digital revolution and artificial intelligence.

EWTN News explains: Why do popes issue papal documents and what are they?

Encyclicals, motu proprios, apostolic constitutions, and exhortations — here is a guide to some of the types of documents the pope uses to lead the Catholic Church.

St. Augustine: Pentecost reverses chaos of Babel, unites Church under the Holy Spirit

On the solemnity of Pentecost, St. Augustine reminds us to reflect on the the necessity of a globally unified Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.