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As millions watched European soccer’s biggest night — with Arsenal and PSG battling out for the title of the UEFA Champions League — some of the most memorable moments had nothing to do with goals, trophies, or celebrations. Instead, they revealed something increasingly visible among the sport’s brightest young stars: a willingness to speak openly Read More… The beautiful display of faith on soccer’s biggest stage

Pope Leo had five points to reflect on as he met with the Charismatic Renewal in Rome on May 30, noting that it was his first meeting with them, and that in welcoming and praising their ministry, he was following in the footsteps of his predecessors back to St. Paul VI. The Holy Father went Read More… From baptism in the Spirit to charity, Pope reflects on Charismatic Renewal

Pope Leo offered a brief reflection on the mystery of the Holy Trinity this May 31, assuring, “The Trinity helps us to love everyone and everything.” The Pope spoke about today’s feast day before leading the midday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square. “Today, dear brothers and sisters, is a day of celebration,” he said. “God’s Read More… In Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we are at home: Pope’s words

Pope Leo concluded the Marian month of May with a brief reflection on unity in prayer, after leading the midday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square. He also reiterated an intention for those in authority. In this month of May, a united chorus of prayers for peace has resounded throughout the Church. Above all, through the prayer Read More… Pope: There’s been an unbroken chain of prayer for peace

What started as a viral TikTok video from the “Dominican Sisters Open Mic” podcast — a clip sharing ultimate frisbee stories that even Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian Wilson commented she was “lowkey obsessed” with — has put the Michigan-based Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, in the secular spotlight continuously in recent months. Read More… Secret behind viral TikTok nuns and their global classroom

Roman Catholics are familiar with celebrating All Saints Day on November 1 each year, which is why it might be strange to hear that Eastern Catholics (and Eastern Orthodox Christians), celebrate All Saints Sunday following Pentecost. It could seem like a random choice inserting the celebration of All Saints on a Sunday during the first Read More… The connection between All Saints Sunday and Pentecost

One of Hollywood icon Gary Cooper’s favorite films was The Hanging Tree (1959), his daughter Maria Cooper Janis told me after its recent screening, wrapping up a fest in her father’s honor at the Southampton Playhouse where he would watch films with family. It’s easy to see why he loved the film.  It’s beautiful and real and, Read More… ‘The Hanging Tree’ evokes the real West and true love

Flip through the news, scroll social media, or listen to conversations among friends, and you’ll often find them dominated by the political and socio-economic problems of the moment. The constant race to follow the latest story can leave us engrossed in the tangible world around us. While staying informed is important, there is a real Read More… What Leo’s encyclical will help you see in the Visitation

St. Augustine said, “God is infinite so that we will continue to seek for him even after we have found him.” That’s why the Gospel gives you more every time you read it — and why the Rosary, a review of the Gospel, does the same. I’ve written many articles (and a book!) about the Read More… 5 Hidden lessons in the 5 Joyful Mysteries

Pope Leo led those gathered in the Vatican Gardens and shrines connected via video from around the world, in beseeching Our Lady for the gift of peace. He concluded the Marian month of May with the Rosary at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican. After contemplating the Joyful Mysteries with intentions for those in need Read More… God is seeking peacemakers and peace is possible, says Pope

[Update: See here the Pope’s reflection after he prayed the Rosary.] The Pope will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on Saturday, May 30, at 7:00 pm Rome time, 1 pm New York time. You can join the Rosary by clicking Read More… Today: Join Pope Leo to pray Rosary for peace

“Even as division seems to grow, a common denominator that indisputably unites us all appears: our shared humanity,” remarked Pope Leo today, offering this hopeful analysis to a group that is dedicated to spreading awareness of Catholic social doctrine. Speaking to members of the Centesimus Annus Foundation, and noting how they are in Rome just Read More… In divided world, we’re discovering common humanity, says Pope

“Many young people possess increasingly sophisticated technological devices, yet they struggle to find a meaning for living, hoping, loving and even suffering,” Pope Leo XIV observed this May 30 in a meeting on young people’s mental health, technology, and the mission of education. On May 29 and 30, the Casina Pio IV, in the Vatican Read More… Youth need an “inner life” with ability to ask questions: Pope Leo

The Holy See announced that on Friday, May 29, the Pope and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney had a telephone conversation “on the occasion of the publication of the Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.” “The importance of developing artificial intelligence from an ethical perspective and with a human-centered approach was discussed,” the note reported. The leaders also spoke Read More… Canada’s leader and Pope Leo talk on the phone

Roman Catholics are very familiar with the Hail Mary prayer and the Rosary has become one of the most defining Catholic devotions. If somebody mentions the Hail Mary prayer, it is likely they are referring to the Roman Catholic tradition. However, Roman Catholics are not the only ones who pray the Hail Mary. Byzantine Catholics Read More… Do Byzantine Catholics pray the Hail Mary prayer?

A delegation from the Pope’s hometown traveled to Rome in late May to meet with Pope Leo XIV, warmly inviting him to visit Chicago and celebrate Mass in the city’s Grant Park. In a private audience, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Pope discussed “all things Chicago” — from the city’s sports teams to the aftermath Read More… Chicago mayor visits Vatican, asks Pope to come to US

June 6, 1944. Even those who didn’t do very well in history class will probably recognize that date. It was, of course, the day the Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in recorded history with the goal of liberating France and driving the Nazis back from the Western Front. June 6, 1944, was D-Day. Read More… ‘Pressure’: Our review of the D-Day movie now in theaters

Few things can hijack an ordinary day faster than emotion: One difficult email, one anxious thought at 3 a.m., one awkward conversation replayed repeatedly in the shower, and suddenly the mind begins spiraling into irritation, sadness, fear, frustration, or catastrophizing worthy of an Oscar-winning performance. Dr. Bernard Anselem, a French doctor specialized in neurosciences, recently Read More… 5 Solid ways you can regulate your emotions

A new federal determination allowing the admission of 10,000 South African Afrikaners as refugees has prompted renewed calls from the U.S. bishops for a refugee policy that serves all vulnerable people, regardless of nationality or background, and recognizes those persecuted for their faith. On May 27, the government published an Emergency Presidential Determination for Fiscal Read More… US Bishops urge refugee protections beyond one group

In a meeting with the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, Pope Leo recognized that there is a “widespread religious indifference,” but said that the gravity of the underlying danger of this is not always perceived: “that the very essence of what is most human – namely, the search for meaning – may be lost.” The crisis of faith Read More… How to pass on the faith? Pope Leo’s thoughts