(OSV News) — The Vatican announced Aug. 11 that Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 2027 World Day of Peace will focus on “disarming technology” and political leaders’ moral responsibility.
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Pope Leo XIV urges sisters to foster vocations to religious life in United States
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged sisters to foster vocations to religious life in the United States in a video message sent Aug. 12.
Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo: God’s kingdom grows in the ‘little things of daily life’
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, (OSV News) — Catholics from every inhabited continent gathered in Castel Gandolfo July 19 as Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer from the papal summer palace in the small Italian hill town, where the pope reflected on how the kingdom of God grows through “the little things of daily life.”
Catholics offer prayers, express solidarity over 2 ICE shooting deaths in less than a week
(OSV News) — Catholics and immigrant advocacy groups have expressed solidarity and offered prayers in the aftermath of two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within less than a week.
Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo
ROME (OSV News) — Under the Italian sun of Lake Albano and the shade of Castel Gandolfo’s Borgo Laudato si’ trees, Pope Leo XIV enjoyed lunch with people experiencing social vulnerability.
9 things to know about the SSPX excommunications
(OSV News) — On July 1, the Society of St. Pius X, widely known as the SSPX, illicitly consecrated new four bishops without authorization from the Holy See, leading Pope Leo XIV to declare its bishops, clergy and formally affiliated laity to be in schism with the Catholic Church. Here’s a short primer on the SSPX, what happened and why it matters.
Vatican declares SSPX in schism. What does it mean?
(OSV News) — The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be “in schism” after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without the papal mandate, marking the most serious rupture in the Church since Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s unauthorized episcopal consecrations in 1988.
Pope Leo calls all Christians to celebrate 2033 anniversary of Christ’s redemption together
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has called on all Christians to work together toward the celebration of 2033, when the Catholic Church will mark an extraordinary Jubilee Year commemorating 2,000 years since the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Extension Society announces the 2026-2027 Lumen Christi nominees
CHICAGO – Catholic Extension Society today announces the 46 nominees for the 2026-2027 Lumen Christi Award. The Lumen Christi Award is Catholic Extension Society’s highest honor. Since 1978, it has been presented annually to people who radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where they serve.
Pope Leo XIV asks traditionalist group: ‘Please turn back’ and avoid schism
(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has urged the head of the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X to halt the unauthorized consecration of new bishops, warning that the move would cause a formal schism and deprive followers of lawful sacraments.