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Edward Pentin Pope Leo XIV waves to the faithful during a ride on his Popemobile after the Inauguration Mass May 19, 2025. The Holy Father addressed a throng of more than 200,000 with a tone of humility and gratitude, conscious of the enormous task the Lord has given him. Read More
CV NEWS FEED // Catholic University of America (CUA) recognized Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., with an honorary degree on May 17 for his commitment to the rights of the unborn. Catholic University also noted that Smith has authored legislation to prevent human rights violations, such as the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of … Read moreNew Jersey Rep. Chris Smith receives honorary degree from Catholic University
Screenshot /EWTN News Pope Leo XIV shows emotion after receiving the Fisherman’s Ring during his inauguration Mass on May 18, 2025. ‘The office is embraced by a man who knows its meaning and weight and understands the privilege he has. What a gift…’ Read More
Courtesy of Christa NunoTraversing the Camino Portuguese in 2022. What’s motivating U.S. Catholics to journey to holy places? Read More
CV NEWS FEED // The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has joined Pope Leo XIV in urging peace in the Holy Land, encouraging Christians around the world to take concrete action to assist those suffering in Gaza. In response to the Pope’s concern for “children, families, and elderly survivors” suffering from a lack … Read moreJerusalem patriarch joins Pope Leo XIV in call for peace in Gaza
CV NEWS FEED // Pope Leo XIV, in one of his first acts as pontiff, welcomed Christian and interfaith leaders to the Vatican on Monday, reaffirming the Catholic Church’s commitment to unity and dialogue across religious lines. The audience, held just a day after his inaugural Mass, brought together representatives from other Christian denominations and … Read morePope Leo XIV holds special audience with ecumenical and interfaith leaders
Courtesy photoMelanie McClanahan, a Rosary Team volunteer, with a resident. ‘One that really got to me was I was praying with one resident and she said to me after we were done praying, ‘That’s the first Hail Mary I’ve prayed in 45 years,’’ Rodriguez recalled. Read More
CV NEWS FEED // Pope Leo XIV appointed the vicar general of Rome, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, as the new grand chancellor of the Pontifical “John Paul II” Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences, according to the Holy See Press Office. Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the former grand chancellor, came under serious criticism for his support … Read morePope Leo XIV appoints new grand chancellor of Pontifical Academy for Life
RatchatAbel Speaks was founded by Daniel and Kelly Crawford to assist families facing life-limiting diagnoses. The pilot program will run for 18 months and will monitor the status of at least 20 families. Read More
CV NEWS FEED // US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — accompanied by their wives Usha Vance and Jeanette Rubio — met with Pope Leo XIV in a private audience May 19, following their attendance of the American-born pontiff’s inaugural Mass the previous day. According to Vatican News, the private … Read moreVance, Rubio attend private audience with Pope Leo XIV