Father Francesco Ielpo, a member of the Order of Friars Minor, has been named the new custos of the Holy Land and guardian of Mount Zion, succeeding Father Francesco Patton.

A 25-year-old father promised himself he would accept his diploma while carrying his 6-month-old baby, but University of Buffalo security had other plans and they chased him on stage.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 22, 2025 / 08:00 am. Tech company eCatholic is collecting video messages of prayer, encouragement, and support from Catholics across the globe this month to create a ...