Jerusalem patriarch joins Pope Leo XIV in call for peace in Gaza

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

Pope Leo XIV holds special audience with ecumenical and interfaith leaders

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

Pope Leo XIV appoints new grand chancellor of Pontifical Academy for Life

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

Vance, Rubio attend private audience with Pope Leo XIV

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

PHOTOS: 2025 Eucharistic Pilgrimage Kicks Off With Packed Mass in Indianapolis

Jeffrey BrunoArchbishop Charles C. Thompson elevates the Eucharist during the Opening Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis, marking the official launch of the St. Katharine Drexel Route. May 18, 2025. Eight young adult pilgrims called ‘Perpetual Pilgrims’ will accompany the Blessed Sacrament for the 3,300-mile mile trek this year named for St. … Read morePHOTOS: 2025 Eucharistic Pilgrimage Kicks Off With Packed Mass in Indianapolis

Pope Leo XIV Meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Vatican MediaU.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seated in places of honor usually reserved for heads of state, meet with Pope Leo XIV in the papal library on May 19, 2025. In a photo of the encounter released by the Vatican, Vance appears to have given the pontiff a Chicago … Read morePope Leo XIV Meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Will Pope Leo XIV Reveal the Vatican’s Secret UFO Files?

One of the stranger headlines to emerge in the wake of Pope Francis’ death wondered about whether the next pope would reveal the Vatican’s UFO “secrets,” resurfacing the bombshell congressional hearing about UFOs last summer. Since Pope Leo’s election, it has been speculated that he will be the “disclosure pope” about the Vatican’s knowledge of … Read moreWill Pope Leo XIV Reveal the Vatican’s Secret UFO Files?

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