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From left to right: Karol Wojtyla Sr., Joseph Ratzinger Sr., Mario Jose Bergoglio, Louis Marius Prevost. / Credit: Public domain; courtesy of Ignatius Press; courtesy of The Society of Jesus Argentina; fair use

Meet the Fathers Behind the Church’s Four Most Recent Popes

Jun 15, 2025

Here’s a look at the dads behind our last four Holy Fathers.

Mother Carmen Rendiles and Dr. José Gregorio Hernández are scheduled to be proclaimed Venezuela’s first saints on Oct. 19, 2025. / Credit: Courtesy of Mother Carmen of Venezuela/public domain

Pope Leo XIV to Canonize Seven Saints on October 19

Jun 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven blesseds on Oct. 19, including two Venezuelans: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and María del Carmen Rendiles Martínez.

Pope Leo XIV presides over the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of his pontificate on June 13, 2025, at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

"The gravest form of poverty is not to know God": Pope Leo XIV

Jun 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has released his message for the ninth World Day of the Poor, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Pope Leo XIV meets with priests of Rome in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Thursday, June 12, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Rome’s Priests Look for Leadership from Their New Bishop, Pope Leo XIV

Jun 12, 2025

“We are very hopeful; you perceive a lot of enthusiasm, anyway, whether from brother priests or from the people of God,” newly ordained Father Simone Troilo told CNA.

The Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican Bank. / Credit: Andrea Gagliarducci/CNA

Vatican Bank Recorded Net Profit of 32.8 Million Euros in 2024, Representing 7 Percent Increase from 2023

Jun 11, 2025

As indicated in the annual report published Wednesday by the Holy See Press Office, the net profit of 32.8 million euros represents a 7% increase compared with 2023.

Pope Leo XIV address papal representatives on June 10, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Church "will always defend the sacred right to believe in God": Pope Leo XIV

Jun 10, 2025

In the June 10 speech delivered in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV thanked the papal nuncios and international organizations for their work.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost in St. Peter's Square on June 8, 2025. In his homily, he emphasized the significance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Holy Spirit Inspires Us to "break down walls": Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday

Jun 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Pentecost Mass with participants in the Year of Hope's Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations, and New Communities.

Pentecost painting. / Credit: Public domain

The Birthday of the Church: Here’s What You Need to Know about Pentecost

Jun 8, 2025

This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year, which concludes the Easter season. 

Pope Leo XIV greets participants of the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity" in Rome, Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

At Ecumenical Symposium, Pope Leo XIV Says Catholic Church Open to Universal Easter Date

Jun 7, 2025

The pope spoke at the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity,” which took place this week at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at a Pentecost prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square, Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit "teaches us to walk together in unity"

Jun 7, 2025

The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter’s Square on June 7 during a prayer vigil there.

Stained glass window of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Aldhelm’s in Malmesbury, England. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Father Thomas Kulandaisamy/Catholic Herald

When Will Carlo Acutis Be Canonized? The Big Announcement Catholics Are Waiting for

Jun 6, 2025

When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? That is the question Catholics are asking after the ceremony was postponed due to the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

In Phone Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Russia to "favour peace, dialogue"

Jun 5, 2025

“The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,” Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said.

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his general audience on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Gather Cardinals on June 13 for Final Approval to Canonizations of 8 Blesseds

Jun 4, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will gather the cardinals at the Vatican on June 13 to give final approval to the canonizations of eight blesseds whose causes were promoted by Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV blesses a small attendee at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 4. 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

At His Third General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Says in Situations of Dejection, “find meaning” in God Loving Our Life

Jun 4, 2025

“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the possibility to find meaning, because God loves our life,” Leo said.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June

Jun 3, 2025

In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library in 2021. / Credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Restoration, Digitization of Vatican Library Archives Gets Underway

Jun 2, 2025

The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient manuscripts and 2 million printed books.

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Be Missionaries of Gospel to New Generations amid Widespread “privatization” of Faith: Pope Leo XIV to Families

Jun 2, 2025

In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and children often caught up in “worldly concerns.”

Pope Leo XIV smiles at the crowds at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025, gathered for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Marriage "not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman": Pope Leo XIV

Jun 1, 2025

Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that is total, faithful and fruitful,”

Pope Leo among the crowds gathered on St. Peter's Square for the Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Tells Families They Are the Cradle of Humanity's Future at Jubilee Celebration

Jun 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV declared families "the cradle of the future of humanity" during Mass for the Jubilee of Families at St. Peter's Square.

Pope Leo XIV gcelebrates the Holy Mass Holy Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly: Full Text

Jun 1, 2025

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly