world news NewsVaticanWorld News Full text of Pope Leo’s Regina Caeli address May 18 OSV NewsMay 20, 20252 min read This is the full text of the Regina Caeli address given by Pope Leo XIV May 18 at the end of the Mass for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome. Catholic Social TeachingDOGE cutsFeatureNewsWorld News CRS rallies advocates, lawmakers against proposed long-term cuts to foreign aid Gina ChristianMay 19, 20258 min read Hundreds of Catholic humanitarian workers are rallying to prevent further — and more permanent — reductions in U.S. federal funding for international aid, which has been slashed under the Trump administration as part of its “America First” policy. 2025 ConclaveBishopsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Broglio: As successor of Peter, pope confirms us ‘in faith,’ calls us ‘back to the Gospel’ Kurt JensenMay 19, 20254 min read The election of Pope Leo XIV made Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, recall a vivid memory that went all the way back to first grade at the former St. Ann School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. NewsReligious FreedomVaticanWorld News USCIRF praises Pope Leo XIV for continuing Vatican’s international religious freedom work Kate ScanlonMay 19, 20253 min read The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent, bipartisan U.S. government commission that monitors religious freedom around the globe, praised Pope Leo XIV May 16 for demonstrating the Vatican would continue its advocacy for international religious freedom during his papacy. Marriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanWorld News Pope names new chancellor of institute for marriage, family sciences Cindy WoodenMay 19, 20253 min read Pope Leo XIV has named Cardinal Baldassare Reina grand chancellor of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences. NewsReligious FreedomWorld News Trump names three U.S. bishops, priest to religious liberty commission advisory board OSV NewsMay 19, 20254 min read Three U.S. Catholic bishops and a parish priest were among religious leaders President Donald Trump appointed to an advisory board of his recently established Religious Liberty Commission. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsVaticanWorld News Pope reaffirms commitment to ecumenical, interreligious dialogue Cindy WoodenMay 19, 20255 min read During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for the inauguration of his papal ministry, Pope Leo XIV vowed to continue working toward Christian unity and promoting dialogue among all religions. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Leo meets with U.S. Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio Carol GlatzMay 19, 20254 min read The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican. NewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Pope Leo XIV ‘gives hope’ for just peace, say war-weary Ukrainians Gina ChristianMay 19, 20257 min read Though only days into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has given war-weary Ukrainians reason to hope that Russia’s aggression against their nation — now in its 11th year — can be ended through a just peace. NewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Pope holds private meeting with Ukrainian president Cindy WoodenMay 18, 20254 min read Pope Leo XIV met privately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife May 18, their second encounter of the day. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 680 Next