Pope: Opioid crisis, cruelty toward migrants are new social ills October 23, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News The current abuse of vulnerable migrants is not the legitimate exercise of national sovereignty, Pope Leo XIV said, but rather it represents a serious crime being committed or tolerated by the government.
Love, forgiveness defeat hatred, vengeance, pope tells chivalric order October 23, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV thanked the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem for supporting the Christian communities in the Holy Land, especially during the “tragic days of war.”
The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life’s journey, pope says October 22, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today’s world, Pope Leo XIV said.
New saints show courage to defend faith, help those in need, pope says October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, World News Holiness flourishes in those who serve the weakest, and Christians should defend the truths of the faith, no matter the cost, Pope Leo XIV said, highlighting key traits of the new saints he proclaimed.
Pope Leo meets with coalition of survivors of clergy abuse October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and victims’ advocates for the first time at the Vatican Oct. 20.
Loan sharks reflect ‘corruption of the human heart,’ pope says October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News When the pursuit of profit rules, people become objects to be exploited, and humanity loses its soul, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope asks: When there are cries for help, do Christians respond with love? October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Canonizing seven new saints on World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV said God is present wherever the innocent suffer, and his form of justice is forgiveness.
Survivors warn papal commission that abusers, retaliation still a problem October 16, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News To improve the church’s safeguarding approaches and measures, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it relied on extensive input and feedback from victims/survivors in its second annual report.
Jesus provides sustenance, not ready-made answers, pope says October 15, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Power, possessions and rank do not satisfy the deep desire for real meaning in life, Pope Leo XIV said.
Brazilian leader praises papal document on poverty, invites pope to COP30 October 14, 2025By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News During a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited the pope to the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference, being held for the first time in the heart of the Amazon region.
Real faith changes the way Christians live, treat each other, pope says October 13, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News Christians must avoid using their faith to label those who are different — often the poor — as enemies to be avoided and rejected, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope: Palestinians, Israelis must see each other as brothers, sisters October 13, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News With the start of the first phase of a peace deal between Israel and Gaza, Pope Leo XIV prayed for a just and lasting peace that respects all people.
