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Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at a Pentecost prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square, Saturday, June 7, 2025

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Pentecost prayer vigil

Jun 7, 2025

By CNA Staff

Follow our live coverage of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in history, and the journey of his pontificate. Read more

The Ascension of Jesus Christ. Giotto di Bondone, 1305.

How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith

Jun 1, 2025

By Father Roger Landry

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the... Read more

Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80 through Nebraska “to share a message of love, hope, and faith with everyone who passes by.” 

Sacred Heart billboard campaign kicks off in Nebraska

Jun 2, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80... Read more

The Veil of Manoppello, which is kept in a church in Manoppello, Italy, known as the Santuario del Volto Santo.

What did Jesus look like? New documentary explores 3 divine images 

Jun 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“The Face of Jesus” examines two images of Christ — the Shroud of Turin and the Veil of Manoppello —... Read more

The miraculous image of Jesus Nazareno makes its way through the streets of Manila surrounded by thousands of devotees during the Traslacion procession celebrated annually on Jan. 9.

Why the Philippines faces 9 vacant dioceses

Jun 2, 2025

By Rommel F. Lopez

Philippines may have nine vacant dioceses as bishops retire and transfer, creating urgent need for pastoral leadership in Catholic stronghold. Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly

Jun 1, 2025

By Pope Leo XIV

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles at the crowds at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025, gathered for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.

Pope Leo XIV: Marriage ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’

Jun 1, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

How can 3 French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal

Jun 1, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The pope emphasized their shared spiritual trait: “They loved Jesus unreservedly in a simple, strong, and authentic way.” Read more

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library in 2021.

Restoration, digitization of Vatican Library archives gets underway

Jun 2, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient... Read more

Karol Nawrocki, presidential candidate of the Law and Justice Party (PiS), speaks to supporters following the Polish presidential runoff election on June 1, 2025.

Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with Catholic values platform

Jun 2, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Karol Nawrocki vowed to maintain close ties between the Polish government and the Catholic Church, saying he views it as... Read more

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV to families: Be missionaries of the Gospel who walk with other families

Jun 2, 2025

By Kristina Millare

In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and... Read more

Vermont State House, Montpellier, Vermont.

Vermont backs off of law targeting pro-life centers after lawsuit

Jun 2, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill repealing restrictions on pro-life pregnancy centers, allowing them to continue providing medical services. Read more

Pope Leo XIV exits the Sistine Chapel following a June 2, 2025, ceremony commemorating the life and legacy of Blessed Iuliu Hossu.

Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to martyred cardinal who saved thousands of Jews

Jun 2, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

In a ceremony on Monday, Pope Leo XIV recalled the life and legacy of Iuliu Hossu, a Romanian Greek Catholic... Read more

Cardinal Francis Leo of Toronto was created a cardinal by Pope Francis during the consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 7, 2024.

Toronto Cardinal Leo tells Catholics to avoid using ‘symbols that do not represent us’

Jun 2, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Cardinal Francis Leo called on the faithful to honor the most Sacred Heart of Jesus throughout June rather than “using... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver.

Denver archbishop calls for prayers after anti-Jewish terror attack

Jun 2, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila called for an end to anti-Jewish violence and urged the faithful to join together in prayer... Read more

Professor Robert P. George speaks at the Heritage Foundation event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Pierce v. Society of Sisters on May 30, 2025.

Remembering the Supreme Court case that saved Catholic education in America 

Jun 3, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

It has been 100 years since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses 159 cyclists before they take a noncompetitive ride around Vatican City on the day of the last leg of the international Giro d’Italia multistage bicycle race on June 1, 2025.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV blesses Giro d’Italia cyclists in Vatican City

Jun 3, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Addressing the 159 cyclists in a square just inside Vatican City, the pope said: “Congratulations to all of you, and... Read more

Bern, Switzerland.

Switzerland’s largest Catholic women’s group drops ‘Catholic’ from name

Jun 3, 2025

By Alexander Folz

Originally founded a century ago, the Swiss Catholic Women’s Federation was established to preserve Catholic life in families, communities, and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025.

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June

Jun 3, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the... Read more

Food and Drug Administration sign at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Government will conduct abortion pill review amid studies showing possible dangers

Jun 3, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he is “committed” to conducting the review in a June 2 letter addressed to Missouri... Read more