2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (234+ words) In a telegram to Chief Rabbi Riccardo Di Segni of Rome, Pope Leo XIV his heartfelt best wishes on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. “I hope that these celebrations may be an occasion of abundant blessings…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (270+ words) L’Osservatore Romano devoted the most prominent article in its September 10 edition to drug-addicted youth who live on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya—youth sometimes referred to as “zombies.” “Don’t call them zombies,” Guglielmo Gallone began. “The children and youths of…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (231+ words) The Diocese of Rome announced that Pope Leo XIV will preside over the annual diocesan assembly, which will take place in the Lateran Basilica on the evening of September 18. The assembly “will officially open the new pastoral year,” said Cardinal…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (250+ words) The Holy See Press Office announced that Father Andrew Ding Yang, 44, was consecrated archbishop of Chongqing, China, on September 8. Typically, the Holy See Press Office announces a bishop’s appointment, rather than his consecration. In announcing the prelate’s consecration, the press…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (397+ words) The Vatican newspaper published an obituary mourning the passing of Michelina Tenace, a theology professor at Pontifical Gregorian University, a consultor to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith since 2018, and since its inception a member of Centro Aletti,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (209+ words) Pope Leo XIV and President Abelardo de la Espriella of Colombia spoke by telephone on September 2, three weeks after a severe earthquake killed hundreds and caused over $9 billion in damage. “During the conversation, the Holy Father reiterated his closeness to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (190+ words) Members of the commission that oversees the hospital founded by Padre Pio met with Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo on August 31. Vatican News reported that “particular attention was given to an analysis of the Foundation’s economic and financial situation…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (228+ words) The Holy See Press Office announced that Father Paul Liu Honggang, 55, was consecrated bishop of Datong, China, on August 31. Typically, the Holy See Press Office announces a bishop’s appointment, rather than his consecration. In announcing the prelate’s consecration, the press…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (158+ words) Italy’s Ministry of Tourism unveiled the Cammino di Francesco (Way of Francis), a 960-mile network of pilgrimage trails that connect places associated with the life of the beloved saint. In January, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed a Year of Saint Francis…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (140+ words) Faithful Catholic resources need your faithful support. Pledge your monthly support now. » Continue to this story on AP CWN Editor's Note: The president of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs praised the election of Dr. Amy-Jill…...