Day: October 12, 2025

In first feast day of new saint, Cardinal Parolin calls Carlo Acutis ‘master of beauty and goodness’

The ancient city of Assisi witnessed a historic moment as the Holy See’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, presided over the first liturgical celebration of Saint Carlo Acutis on his newly established feast day of Oct. 12.  The Mass was held in the Church of the Renunciation, where the body of the Millennial new … Read moreIn first feast day of new saint, Cardinal Parolin calls Carlo Acutis ‘master of beauty and goodness’

In Angelus address, Pope Leo urges continued courage in Gaza peace effort

At the close of the Oct. 12 Mass for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality in St. Peter’s Square, and during the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV encouraged continued progress toward peace in Gaza and prayed for those suffering from war and political unrest around the world.  He urged all parties involved in the Gaza peace plan … Read moreIn Angelus address, Pope Leo urges continued courage in Gaza peace effort

Pope Leo XIV: Authentic Marian Spirituality Brings God’s Tenderness Into the Church

Pope Leo prays on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square before the Our Lady of Fatima statue that traveled from Portugal from the Jubilee. After delivering his homily, Leo XIV stood before the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima brought to St. Peter’s Square from Portugal and dedicated the Church and the … Read morePope Leo XIV: Authentic Marian Spirituality Brings God’s Tenderness Into the Church

Trump restores Columbus Day: ‘We’re back’

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation last week officially restoring Columbus Day, declaring Oct. 13 as the holiday this year. “Columbus Day, we’re back,” Trump said at the Oct. 9 signing ceremony. “We’re back, Italians.”  President Trump just signed a proclamation bringing back Columbus Day: “Columbus day—we’re back, Italians!” pic.twitter.com/VFL8iCy0Qf — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) … Read moreTrump restores Columbus Day: ‘We’re back’

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