Pope adds feast day of St. John Henry Newman to universal calendar February 3, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has added the feast day of St. John Henry Newman, who is “a radiant light for the Church on pilgrimage through history,” to the General Roman Calendar so that “his Optional Memorial be celebrated by all on 9 October.”
Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized February 3, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Consecrated Life, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV praised consecrated men and women for going to the world’s peripheries and refusing to abandon their people, even amid conflict.
Happiness cannot be bought, hoarded, only shared with others, pope says February 2, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News A lack of faith in Christ leads to many delusions, such as believing the arrogant will always rule and only money can buy happiness, Pope Leo XIV said.
Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says February 2, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Father Negri is thought to be the first tourist to travel to Norway’s North Cape and the first Central European to don a pair of skis and spread this sleek, winter transport technology to Italy, host country to the Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina Feb. 6-22.
Deadly violence in Minneapolis tied to ICE agents is ‘unacceptable,’ top cardinal says January 29, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Asked about the deadly shootings by U.S. federal agents in Minneapolis, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the violence unfolding there is “unacceptable.”
Lack of faith, especially among youth, should spur evangelization, pope says January 29, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The increasing number of people who do not see the Gospel as a fundamental resource for their life should inspire — not discourage — Catholics in rediscovering the joy of evangelization, Pope Leo XIV said.
Sacred Scripture is a living reality that develops, grows in tradition, pope says January 28, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The Word of God is not “fossilized,” but rather develops and grows in tradition, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope appeals for end to antisemitism, prejudice, genocide January 28, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV called for an end to all antisemitism, prejudice, oppression and persecution worldwide.
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.
