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On Easter Monday, Pope Leo XIV remembers those ‘tormented’ by war: ‘The truth does not remain hidden’
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (328+ words) Upon the recitation of the Regina Caeli, the pope also remembered Pope Francis, who died a year ago on Easter Monday. "Dear brothers and sisters, Christ is risen! Happy Easter!" he exclaimed. "This greeting, full of wonder and joy, will…...
Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (783+ words) In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down. VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will lead a prayer vigil for peace on April 11 at…...
Pope at Easter: ‘May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!’
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (679+ words) On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice. Pope Leo XIV on Easter Sunday called for peace throughout the world, urging Christians…...
Pope Leo XIV: Every vocation is a ‘path of beauty’
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (672+ words) In a message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations titled "The Interior Discovery of God's Gift," the Holy Father reflects on the interior dimension of one's vocation. The Vatican has published Pope Leo XIV's message for the 63rd World…...
French priest Henri Caffarel, founder of Teams of Our Lady, declared venerable by Pope Leo XIV
12+ min ago (942+ words) A married couple that leads the Teams of Our Lady, founded by newly-declared Venerable Father Henri Caffarel, explains how this lay apostolate helps couples grow together in holiness. Father Henri Caffarel, a French priest whose apostolate centered on accompanying and…...
‘Searching for the Messiah’ explores recent experiences of Jews who have embraced faith in Christ
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (613+ words) A film that features the testimonies of Jews who in recent times have professed faith in Jesus after coming to the conclusion that he is in fact the long-awaited Messiah. The latest film from Goya Productions, "Searching for the Messiah…...
Official delegation announced for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Equatorial Guinea
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (659+ words) Church authorities unveiled details of the official delegation expected to accompany the Holy Father during his visit scheduled for April 2123. EBEBIY'N, Equatorial Guinea " Preparations for the planned apostolic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea have gained momentum, with…...
U.S., Canadian seminarians prepare in Mexico to serve Hispanic community
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (727+ words) A seminary was established in Mexico in 1999 to serve the growing Hispanic community in North America, forming future priests who learn Spanish as well as ecclesial and cultural traditions. In response to the growing Hispanic Catholic community in the United…...
At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to 'grow and flourish' throughout the world
2+ day, 9+ min ago (583+ words) The ancient vigil "stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and grace," the pope said at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican's Easter Vigil on April 4 described the ancient ceremony as "filled with light" and as…...
Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (624+ words) Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations. The archbishop of Toledo and primate of Spain, Francisco Cerro, said it is not uncommon…...