Vatican

Following Trump's critical post, Pope Leo continues his plea for peace

After Trump’s social media attack, Pope Leo XIV responded with unusual candor aboard the papal flight, brushing aside political conflict and pressing ahead with his call...

Bishop Chairmen Urge Administration to Extend Commitments on Life to All Vulnerable Mothers, Infants, and Children in the Womb

“No matter one’s immigration status, there is no overarching justification for separating nursing infants from their mothers or endangering the health and safety of...

Archbishop Coakley’s Response to President Trump’s Social Media Post on Pope Leo XIV

Prayer

Pope decries horror, inhumanity that 'some adults boast of with pride'

Pope Leo XIV called for a prayer vigil April 11 to tell the whole world it is possible for all people of all religions and ethnicities to live together and that "we want...

Annual Catholic Home Missions Appeal Serves Those Who “Thirst for the Gospel”

The appeal supports nearly 75 Latin Rite dioceses and Eastern Catholic eparchies in the United States and its current and former territories that cannot sustain ministry...

As U.S. Seeks a Negotiated End to War in Iran, Bishop Zaidan Calls for Peace and Humanitarian Assistance for Lebanon

“As the United States seeks a negotiated end to the war in Iran, I call on President Trump and the international community to ensure that the people of Lebanon receive...

Vatican

Pope Leo praises ceasefire as ‘genuine hope,’ presses for dialogue, peace

Pope Leo XIV praised the Middle East ceasefire as a hopeful breakthrough after escalating tensions, condemned threats against Iran, and called on the faithful to pray for...

Archbishop Coakley Invites All to Join Pope Leo XIV’s Vigil for Peace in Midst of Threats of Increased Military Action in Iran

With the threat of increased military action, including the targeting of civilian infrastructure in Iran, Archbishop Coakley underscored Pope Leo XIV’s appeals during...

Easter

Pope at Easter: Jesus showed nonviolence is true power over evil

Celebrating the joy of Christ's resurrection, Pope Leo XIV said the faithful cannot be indifferent or resign themselves to the evil in the world.

To "make the cry for...

Pope Leo XIV

Pope: Don't be paralyzed by mistrust, fear; be catalyzed by Christ to build peace

During the Easter Vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV said sin is like the stone that sealed Jesus' tomb, separating us from God and seeking to kill his words of...