Pope Leo XIV chooses community as theme for World Day of the Sick 2027

In 2027, the Church will mark the 35th anniversary of the commemoration.

Pope Leo XIV: Let us not allow the memory of the deceased to be reduced to mere nostalgia

The pontiff offered Mass on Thursday for the repose of bishops and cardinals who died during the year.

Pope appoints 2 undersecretaries to integral human development dicastery

The pontiff on Nov. 5 named Father Avelino Chicoma Bundo Chico, SJ, and Claudia Leal Luna, to serve under the dicastery's prefect, pro-prefect, and secretary.

Chiclayo priest eagerly awaits his friend, Pope Leo XIV, in Peru

For Father Hugo Gabriel Sánchez, Pope Leo "remains the same close friend as always, attentive to us and concerned for our well-being."

A World War II mystery: Who dropped bombs on the Vatican?

On Nov. 5, 1943, an unidentified plane dropped bombs on the Vatican — one narrowly missing St. Peter's Basilica. But who did it and why has it been shrouded in mystery ever since?

Lessons on humility from 20th-century Vatican secretary of state who slept on a straw mattress

The new book "Growing in Humility: 7 Steps with Cardinal Merry del Val" focuses on acquiring the genuine virtue of humility.

Pope Leo meets with renowned singer Bob Dylan

During the meeting, the Holy Father presented Dylan with a rosary.

Texas Democrats sweep statewide offices; Catholics, pro-lifers respond

Pro-life activists note that Republicans, many of whom are pro-life, retain control of the state Senate, which will be "a backstop to kill legislation that would move the pro-life movement backwards."

Virginia approves pro-abortion referendum

A referendum to establish a constitutional right to abortion in the Virginia Constitution was adopted.

Pope Leo XIV appoints youngest bishop in France

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Martial Bernard as the new bishop of Soissons. At 48 years of age at his Dec. 20 episcopal ordination, he will become the youngest bishop in France.