LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV’s First Days
Vatican MediaPhotograph of Pope Leo XIV released by the Vatican. Live updates and timmeline of Pope Leo XIV’s first days as Supreme Pontiff. Read More
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St. John I, Popeon May 18, 2025 at 1:23 am
St. John I, Pope Feast date: May 18 On May 18, the Catholic Church honors the first “Pope John” in its history. Saint John I was a martyr for the faith, imprisoned and starved to death by a heretical Germanic king during the sixth century. He was a friend of the renowned Christian philosopher Boethius, … Read moreSt. John I, Popeon May 18, 2025 at 1:23 am
Verse of the Day: James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. The post Verse of the Day: James 1:5 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.
How Leo XIV’s Rarely-Seen Thesis Sheds Light on His Vision for the Church
ErreRobertoThe cover of the future Pope Leo XIV’s dissertation is seen in the foreground, with Pope Leo XIV speaking to journalists in the Paul VI Audience Hall on May 12 in the background. COMMENTARY: Long before his election, Pope Leo XIV was reflecting on authority, obedience and communion. His 1987 doctoral dissertation offers a striking … Read moreHow Leo XIV’s Rarely-Seen Thesis Sheds Light on His Vision for the Church
A Prayerful Pontiff: The Devotions of Pope Leo XIV
Vatican PoolPope Leo XIV visits the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, just outside Rome, on May 10. The shrine has been run by the Augustinians since 1200. Our new Pope has a Marian heart. Read More
Catholic Daily Reading – Sunday May 18, 2025
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – May 18, 2025 | USCCB Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 284 Reading 1 Acts 13:44-52 On the following sabbathalmost the whole citygathered to hear the word of the Lord.When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousyand with violent abuse contradicted what Paul … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Sunday May 18, 2025
Discover the Marian Chapel at the Spanish Steps Where St. Thérèse Prayed for Her Vocation
Daniel IbañezIn 1887, during a pilgrimage to Rome, Thérèse Martin — now known around the world as St. Thérèse of Lisieux — visited the chapel of Mater Admirabilis, tucked inside a convent atop the Spanish Steps. There, she prayed on her knees before a painting of the Virgin Mary, beseeching God for the grace to … Read moreDiscover the Marian Chapel at the Spanish Steps Where St. Thérèse Prayed for Her Vocation
Sun 18 May
5th Sunday of Easter First reading Acts 14:21-27 They gave an account to the church of all that God had done with them Paul and Barnabas went back through Lystra and Iconium to Antioch. They put fresh heart into the disciples, encouraging them to persevere in the faith. ‘We all have to experience many hardships’ … Read moreSun 18 May
Catholic College Students Still Excited About Their American Pope
Notre Dame students react to the election of Leo XIV. From coffee shops to classrooms, Catholic students across America will never forget the moment white smoke signaled the dawn of Pope Leo XIV’s historic papacy. Read More
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