God’s name can never be used to justify ‘absurd’ pursuit of war, pope says
ROME (CNS) — Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo…
Monday, March 16, 2026
Pope Leo’s first trip will focus on ecumenical, interreligious relations
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed,…
A synodal church evangelizes better, works together for justice, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The pursuit of synodality should strengthen the Catholic Church’s mission of proclaiming…
Catholics must build a more humble church, seeking truth together, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The supreme rule in the Catholic Church is love, which compels all…
Church must support concrete pro-family policies, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A society cannot pretend to be pro-family if it does not adopt…
Pope, King Charles share historic prayer in Sistine Chapel
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the…
The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life’s journey, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise…
Attacks on religious liberty increase, say cardinal, papal foundation
ROME (CNS) — Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, “it is…
Marriage is a ‘noble, exalted’ vocation, path to holiness, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sacramental marriage and traditional family life increase joy in the good times,…
Pope Leo meets with coalition of survivors of clergy abuse
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and…
Pope boards sailboat to speak peace with young adults
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV traveled 23 miles by car to board the “Bel…