The pontiff was greeted Aug. 2 by joyous crowds on the 237-acre grounds of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, 10 miles east ...

A doctor kneels and makes the Sign of the Cross before the Blessed Sacrament on Feb. 25, 2025, in the John Paul II Chapel at Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is being treated for several ...

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Oct. 30, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA “We pray for peace.

Vatican City, Jun 9, 2025 / 10:08 am Sister Maria Gloria Riva of the Nuns of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament spoke on the importance of working with eternity in mind during a talk ...

The Bauers say they are among those praying for Pope Francis’ recovery. “He always says pray for me. And this is the time I think we want to pray for him the most,” Gabe said. 'I’m just ...

Marian Legacy Pope Leo XIV’s predecessor Leo XIII also had a strong devotion to Mary. Pope Leo XIII has the record for the number of encyclicals on the Holy Rosary — 12 in all.

The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit plans a Mass for Pope Francis at 7 p.m. April 21. It will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger.

COMMENTARY: Since his parents ultimately raised the Holy Father, it’s hard to disagree with the Pope’s advice, and it ...

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major following the Mass where he took possession of the Basilica of St. John Lateran as bishop of Rome.

“He told us he was praying for us, blessed us, and thanked us for our prayers on his behalf,” said Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, summing up Pope Francis ...