VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 25. The pope called for prayers for peace “in Ukraine, in the Middle East and in every region where, unfortunately, there is fighting going on for interests…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Advocating for unborn children is fulfilling the Lord’s command to serve him in the most vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV told those taking part in the March for Life. “I would encourage you, especially the young people, to continue striving to ensure that life is respected in all of its stages through…
WASHINGTON – “As tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered for the annual March for Life this week, we were grateful to see the U.S. House of Representatives pass the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act,” announced bishop-chairmen of three committees of the U. S. Conference of Catholic…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV blessed two lambs in the Urban VIII Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 21, the feast of St. Agnes, a Roman martyr who is often depicted with a lamb. Agnes also is a derivative of the Latin word for lamb, “agnus.” The lambs are raised by Trappist monks outside…
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Reading 1 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 David spoke to Saul:“Let your majesty not lose courage.I am at your service to go and fight this Philistine.”But Saul answered David,“You cannot go up against this Philistine and fight with him,for you are only a youth, while…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and suffering of those around them and be moved by love and compassion to offer others concrete help, Pope Leo XIV said. To love one’s neighbor — whom Jesus identifies as anyone who has need of us —…