5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (699+ words) The last of Barcelona's famous Sagrada Fam'lia basilica's 18 towers is now complete, with the placement of the cross on top of the "Tower of Jesus Christ" on Friday. While the main structure of Sagrada Fam'lia is expected to be finished…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (852+ words) Cardinal Blase Cupich planned to honor Sen. Dick Durbin with a lifetime achievement award primarily for his contributions to immigration reform. Bishops, including Bishop Thomas Paprocki, publicly criticized the decision to honor Durbin, arguing it could cause confusion about the…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1693+ words) Pope Leo XIV officially declared Carlo Acutis a saint, marking the first time a millennial has been canonized by the Catholic Church. An estimated 70,000 people attended the ceremony, which was postponed earlier this year due to the death of Pope…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (156+ words) Pope Leo XIV condemned the global spread of weapons, calling it a "pandemic of arms" during his Sunday Angelus. He offered prayers for the victims of a school shooting in Minnesota that killed two children and urged the world to…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1662+ words) The pontiff highlighted the suffering of young people in conflict zones, urged dialogue over violence and inspired youth to be agents of change. The event featured a massive outdoor Mass, marathon confessions at Circus Maximus, and vibrant celebrations with music,…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1745+ words) Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from 146 countries gathered in Rome for an outdoor vigil, slumber party, and Mass led by Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata field. The week included public prayers, Christian rock concerts, inspirational talks and mass…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (395+ words) Thousands of faithful gathered as Pope Leo carried the monstrance from St. John Lateran to St. Mary Major, continuing a longstanding tradition with historical echoes of past papal processions. The celebration began with a Mass on the basilica's steps, recalling…...

8+ mon, 5+ day ago  (401+ words) The first American pope addressed thousands via video, encouraging faith, community and healing through God's love during a celebration organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Pope Leo, a south suburban Chicago native and avid White Sox fan, was honored for…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (508+ words) Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as the Bishop of Rome at the Basilica of St. John Lateran and prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. During his weekly address in St....

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1761+ words) In his first formal address to the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV called for the church to engage deeply with the digital revolution and artificial intelligence, echoing the social teachings of Pope Leo XIII, who oversaw the church during…...