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Priestly Vocations
Pope Leo XIV to Seminarians: "Piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality"
“A piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality; doctrine without prayer becomes sterile and cold,” Pope Leo XIVsaid in a Nov. 5 letter to seminarians.
Pope Leo XIV: Lack of Priests is a "great misfortune" for the Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV said the shortage of priests is “a great misfortune” for the Catholic Church during an audience Aug. 25, the feast day of St. Louis IX, with French altar servers.
Pope Leo XIV on Vocations Crisis: God Continues to Call and is Faithful to His Promises
The event was organized by the Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy with the theme taken from St. John’s Gospel: “I have called you friends.”
Bear Witness to Christ's "tenderness, mercy": Pope Leo XIV to Seminarian Pilgrims at Vatican
On June 24, Pope Leo XIV urged hundreds of seminarians from around the world to bear witness to the “tenderness” and “mercy” of Christ.
Priestly Vocations Are Up in Burkina Faso Despite Islamic Terrorism
Despite constant terrorist attacks suffered by Catholics in Burkina Faso from Islamic fundamentalists, vocations to the priesthood have increased in recent years.
Pope Francis Celebrates Anniversary of His Vocation to the Priesthood
On Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born.
The Catholic Church by the Numbers: More Catholics but Fewer Vocations
While vocations to the priesthood and religious life have decreased overall, the Church shows signs of growth in some parts of the world — most notably Africa and Asia.
New film tells inspiring story of young priest who left a lasting impact
“Love God’s Will” tells the inspiring story of Father Ryan Stawaisz, a young priest from Texas who touched the hearts of many and embraced God’s will.
After Nine Years Without Ordinations, Argentine Diocese has a New Priest. Here’s his Story
After nine years without priestly ordinations, the Diocese of Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina on May 1 celebrated the ordination of Father Alexis Oser, 27.
Pope Francis Eulogizes Lesotho’s First-ever Cardinal as Promoter of Priestly Vocations
Pope Francis has paid tribute to the first-ever Cardinal in the Southern African nation of Lesotho, Sebastian Cardinal Koto Khoarai, remembering the Church leader who died April 17 aged 91 for his commitment to promoting vocations to the priesthood.
