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Unforgettable Moments from 2025 Papal Transition: Photos
Some of the most impactful images from the papal transition in 2025.
Six Catholic Public Figures Who Made Major Headlines in 2025
A look at six of this past year’s leading Catholic newsmakers.
“Avoid being fake people,” Kenyan Catholic Bishop Urges Pontifical Missionary Children to Embrace Sincerity and Honesty
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bungoma has urged children belonging to the Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC) to cultivate good character by embracing sincerity, honesty, and patience in their daily lives.
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Suggests Need to “rediscover a taste for dialogue” amid World Conflicts
Archbishop Filomeno do Nascimento Vieira Dias of Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda has underscored the need for dialogue as armed conflicts continue to devastate various regions of the world.
Pope Leo XIV Sends Three Truckloads of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has sent three trucks carrying humanitarian aid to parts of Ukraine hit hardest by bombardments, where residents are facing severe shortages.
“Cherish the values of the Gospel”, Protect “flame of love” in Homes: Pope Leo XIV to Christian Families
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Christian families to “cherish the values of the Gospel” and protect the “flame of love” in their homes.
“Faith must be lived within a community”: Bishop to Parishioners of St. Austin, Kenya’s Oldest Inland Catholic Parish
Parishioners of St. Austin’s Msongari Parish of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN), Kenya’s oldest inland Catholic church, have been told to find belonging in groups such as Small Christian Communities (SCCs), Catholic Women Association (CWA), Catholic Men Association (CMA) and other apostolic entities within the Parish.
Due to Christian Persecution, U.S. President Trump Vows More Strikes on Nigerian Militants
After launching an attack on ISIS militants in Nigeria, President Donald Trump vowed that the United States would wage more military strikes if the ongoing persecution of Christians persists in the country.
‘From Despair to Serenity’: The Italian Catholic Sister Saving Women from Human Trafficking
Sister Carla Venditti of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus lives in Avezzano, Italy, and is known as the “anti-trafficking nun.”
Should Catholics Engage Artificial Intelligence to Re-create Deceased Loved Ones? Experts Weigh In
The AI company 2wai ignited a controversy on social media in November after it revealed an app that will allow users to fabricate digital versions of their loved ones.
St. John the Evangelist: Apostle, Son of Thunder, Beloved Disciple, Caretaker of Blessed Virgin Mary
The feast of St. John the Evangelist, an apostole who played a very prominent role in many of the New Testament narratives, is celebrated Dec. 27.
Pope Leo XIV: Christians Have No Enemies, Only Brothers and Sisters
Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged Christians to resist the temptation to treat others as enemies, saying the mystery of Christmas calls believers to recognize the God-given dignity of every person, even in their adversaries.
St. Stephen: Visiting the Spot Where the First Martyr Died
If “Good King Wenceslas” is one of the Christmas hymns you look forward to each year, you probably know which saint is celebrated today — St. Stephen, the first person to die for the risen Christ. Roman Catholics celebrate his feast on Dec. 26, while Eastern Catholics honor him one day later, on Dec. 27.
BREAKING: U.S. Conducts Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria in Effort to Stem Violence against Christians
With the support of the Nigerian government, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military has carried out strikes against elements of ISIS in Nigeria that “have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”
Pope Leo XIV Meets Tiniest Members of the Flock — Babies: Photos
Pope Leo XIV has welcomed and greeted a plethora of babies at the Vatican since his election on May 8.
At Christmas Day Mass, Pope Leo XIV Says Wars Fed by Falsehoods Send Young People to Their Deaths
Pope Leo XIV on Christmas Day deplored the “falsehoods” used to justify wars that leave young people “forced to take up arms” and “sent to their deaths,” while also drawing attention to the humanitarian suffering of displaced people — including families living in tents in Gaza — in a homily centered on the vulnerability of the Word made flesh.
Embrace “responsibility” as Sure Way to Peace: Pope Highlights Gaza, Yemen, Migrants in First Christmas Urbi et Orbi
In his first Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” message as pope, Leo XIV urged the world to embrace “responsibility” as the sure way to peace, while pointing in particular to the suffering of people in Gaza, Yemen, and those fleeing war and poverty as refugees and migrants.
Pope Leo XIV on Christmas Night: Make Room for Others
Leo celebrated the Christmas night Mass, also known as Midnight Mass, for an estimated 6,000 attendees in the Vatican basilica at 10 p.m.
Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas Night Homily: Full Text
Pope Leo XIV's full homily at Christmas Mass during the Night in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.
130 Students and Teachers Kidnapped from Catholic School in Nigeria Released: Authorities
Nigerian authorities have confirmed that 130 students and teachers kidnapped in November from a Catholic school in Nigeria have been released.
