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POPE LEO XIV and the CATHOLIC CHURCH David de la Croix ·ersnptSood6h03chgt0g6a11cm7ghuc7909g8h914036cch3tfg45l164uu9 · In the recent history of encyclics, I do not know of a Pope who has personally presented his own magisterial document at the press launch. All this changes on May 25, when Leon will unveil Magnifica Humanitas: On the protection of human dignity in…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On the eve of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would help Catholic lay associations, movements and communities live the Gospel before trying to preach it and would be a force for unity in the church and in the world. “In a divided and troubled world, the Holy Spirit teaches…

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Year of St. Francis from Jan. 10, 2026 through Jan. 10, 2027. “As we celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ passing, this Jubilee year invites the faithful to be inspired by the Poverello of Assisi to be a catalyst of peace, compassion and hope in our world today,”…

Today, May 18th on the holiday of St. Feliksa, in the church of the Capuchin Brothers at 1 o’clock. 18.00 there will be a May service followed by the Eucharist for the spiritual renewal of our Congregation and new callings . There will also be an anointing with holy oil. Felika. We invite you to…

he Felician Sisters in Kenya recently spearheaded a tree planting campaign in collaboration with the Justice and Peace Commission Department of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops. As the designated host community, they undertook tasks such as land preparation, tree planting, and ongoing care for the trees at St. Jude Farm, a property acquired with…

Happy birthday to our inspiring foundress, Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska! Born into Polish nobility on May 16, 1825, she had access to wealth and privilege—but chose instead a life of selfless service. Her story is one of courage in the face of rejection, compassion during times of crisis, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting the…