All Christians must humbly, joyfully invite others to trust in God, pope says January 26, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said.
Peace is built on respect, only good can combat evil, pope says at Angelus January 26, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 25.
Everyone can be a good Samaritan, pope says in message for world’s sick January 20, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others concrete help, Pope Leo XIV said.
Papal puzzle lovers: Popes Leo XIV and XIII noted for liking word games January 16, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV, who plays the daily online puzzle Wordle, is not the only papal puzzle lover.
God speaks to the faithful; take time to listen every day, pope says January 14, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News If Christians are to speak about God, then they must dedicate time each day and week to listening to God’s word in prayer and the liturgy, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope embarks on synodal journey with cardinals to better listen to the world January 10, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV and members of his College of Cardinals have begun what is a kind of synodal journey together to grow in communion and discern together “what the Lord is asking of us for the good of his people.”
Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings January 7, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still “the guiding star” the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said.
Torrential rains, looming deadline, don’t deter last-minute pilgrims January 7, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News With rain-slicked coats and rain-soaked feet, last-minute visitors did not let Rome’s infamous winter deluges and damp stop them from their goal: to pray and pass through to the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Christians must resist allure of power, serve humanity, pope says at end of Holy Year January 6, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News The powerful and violent cannot control, suppress or commodify God’s grace, friendship and will to usher in a new dawn, Pope Leo XIV said.
New year marks time to usher in era of peace, friendship among all people, pope says January 2, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The world is not saved by threatening violence or by judging, oppressing or getting rid of others, Pope Leo XIV said.
God’s plan of salvation is greater than ‘weaponized’ plots underway, pope says January 2, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The tenacious hope of people of faith, believing in a better tomorrow, keeps God’s plan of salvation alive in the world, Pope Leo XIV said.
Political authority should embody humility, honesty, sharing, pope says December 29, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News All power must be built on responsibility and service, Pope Leo XIV told local government leaders.
