Pope Leo XIV declares first two saints of his papacy, including Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be made a saint.
Pope Leo XIV Canonizes First Saints of His Papacy On Sunday, in St. Peter’s Square, Rome, Pope Leo XIV canonized his first two saints, an event marked by its significance as it includes two figures from the first generation of millennials. Blessed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, both Italians born in the 20th century, […]
LGBTQ advocate Fr. James Martin describes the meeting with Pope Leo XIV as enjoyable.
Pope Leo Continues Inclusive Approach Towards LGBTQ Community Pope Leo seems to be following in the footsteps of his predecessor by promoting a more welcoming stance towards the LGBTQ community. This impression comes from supporters who gathered with Jesuit priests and clergy recently. James Martin, a Jesuit priest and the founder of Outreach, the LGBTQ […]
Pope Leo XIV Engages With LGBTQ+ Supportive Catholic Group
Vatican City (AP) – Pope Leo XIV met on Monday with one of his notable supporters from the LGBTQ+ community, shortly before a planned pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ Catholics. This meeting reflects his ongoing commitment to inclusivity within the Catholic Church. The Rev. James Martin, who writes for a New York-based Jesuit publication, shared that Leo […]
Pope Leo XIV Urges Worldwide Fasting on Friday to Support Peace Initiatives
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting Pope Leo XIV has encouraged Christians worldwide to join in a day of prayer and fasting this Friday. In his address, he highlighted the urgent need for prayers concerning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Since becoming […]
Pope Leo XIV settles into the papal residence with four close friends at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV Embraces Change at the Vatican Pope Leo XIV is making headlines with his unexpected shift in living arrangements. Reports indicate that he will be moving into a newly updated apartment at the Vatican, and—here’s the twist—he’s bringing along four roommates. This new apartment has seen significant renovations, marking a refreshing departure from […]
Top Israeli Rabbi Confronts Pope Leo XIV on Gaza Statements
Rabbi Eliser Simcha Wise from the Interreligious Council of Israel’s Chief Rabbinate has reached out to Pope Leo XIV expressing concern over the language used regarding Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Recently, the Pope made statements that implied Israel intentionally attacked a Catholic church in Gaza, characterizing it as an “attack.” However, it was reported that […]
Is Pope Leo XIV at risk of losing his American citizenship?
Pope Leo XIV: An Unprecedented Transition for Catholics in America For centuries, after important visits from explorers like Rayf Erickson, John Cabot, and Amerigo Vespucci, the United States had never had its own pope—until this year. On May 8th, Robert Prible, who hails from Chicago, ascended as the highest authority in the Catholic Church, adopting […]
Pope Leo XIV motivates more than a million young Catholics with a strong message
Rome Hosts Global Faith Movement for Young Catholics This past weekend, Rome was the center of a worldwide gathering as over a million young Catholics responded to Pope Leo XIV’s call for faith and community service. The Pope addressed the Jubilee of young people in Vergata, urging them to embrace open discussions about the divisions […]
Pope Leo XIV gathers 1 million young people in Rome, declaring them ‘the indication that a different world can exist’
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace at Youth Gathering Pope Leo XIV addressed over a million young Catholics on Sunday, encouraging them to embrace peace and highlighting their role as “a sign that another world is possible.” The Chicago-born Pope delivered a passionate message during a massive event southeast of Rome, wrapping up the week-long […]
Pizza mission driven by faith brings a piece of home to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV Surprised with Chicago Pizza in Vatican This week, Pope Leo XIV made an appearance in Vatican City, greeted by his devoted followers and a rather unexpected gift: pizza boxes from his hometown in Illinois. But the journey of how this pizza reached him is, perhaps, the most intriguing part. As the Pope […]