Catholic filmmaker investigates UFO mysteries at the Vatican November 28, 2025By Robert Duncan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, News, Vatican, World News A widely discussed new documentary about UFOs, “Age of Disclosure,” includes an allegation from a former CIA official that the Vatican holds evidence of the existence of non-human intelligence — and he does not mean angels.
Tennessee teen’s letter to Pope Leo brings a reply with gift of special rosary blessed by him November 28, 2025By Bee Goodman The East Tennessee Catholic Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Many have written fan mail to celebrities and imagined getting a reply. When high school senior Selena Mullinax of Chattanooga tried it, writing a letter to Pope Leo XIV, she received quite a reply — with a special rosary blessed by the first American-born pontiff.
Pope arrives in Turkey giving thanks, preaching peace November 27, 2025By Cindy Wooden OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV began his first papal trip speaking of dialogue, peace and thanksgiving — referring to both the holiday and his own gratitude.
Lebanese long for peace ahead of Pope Leo’s visit November 27, 2025By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News Lebanese Catholics yearn for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to achieve something lost in recent years. Signs bearing the pontiff’s photo along newly rebuilt roadways express their longing: “Lebanon wants peace.”
Pope prays for Christians in war zones, especially the Middle East November 27, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East.
Vatican reports surplus in 2024 with asset sales, increased donations November 26, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The Vatican reported that it ended 2024 with a 1.6-million-euro surplus ($1.85 million) compared to a deficit of 51.2 million euros ($59.3 million) in 2023.
Gratitude should accompany your turkey and pie, pope says November 26, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Thanksgiving is a “beautiful feast” that reminds everyone to be grateful for the gifts they have been given, Pope Leo XIV said.
Generating life requires having hope in life’s meaning, pope said November 26, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Vatican, World News A “sickness” that is widespread in the world is not believing in the meaning and beauty of life, and, consequently, lacking the courage to live and to generate life, Pope Leo XIV said.
Marriage is an exclusive union requiring ‘tender care,’ Vatican says November 25, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News The foundation of sacramental marriage is the unity of the spouses, a bond so intense and grace-filled that it is exclusive and indissoluble, said a document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
White Sox co-owner says pope told him he’d ‘love to’ throw a season opening pitch in future November 24, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News A stakeholder — and next owner — of the Chicago White Sox baseball team said Pope Leo XIV told him that he’d “love to” throw a season opening first pitch in the future — “schedule permitting.”
Pope sings praises of choirs, affirms importance of their ministry November 24, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Vatican, World News Church choirs help everyone at Mass experience harmony while expressing love for God through the beauty of music, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope acknowledges Latvian’s fears about Russia, urges prayer November 24, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News As talks aimed at ending Russia’s war on Ukraine continued, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the prime minister and pilgrims from Latvia, another nation bordering Russia.
