Vatican

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV March 13 asked if Christian leaders who bear responsibility for war have the courage to humbly examine their consciences and seek the sacrament of confession. …

“Joseph shows us that presence and guardianship are inseparable dimensions,” the pope said.

 Pope Leo XIV has named a Spanish Augustinian bishop as the new prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, reassigning Cardinal Krajewski to serve as archbishop of his …

The cardinal’s meeting with the pope came on the same day Pope Leo made a public appeal for peace before thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

Continuing his series of reflections on the Second Vatican Council, the pope focused on the Dogmatic Constitution “Lumen Gentium,” which describes the Church as the “People of God.”

The cardinal is one of more than 70 Nigerian bishops who are meeting Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in March for their ad limina visit. 

(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given March 11 at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and …

The study group calls for “new spaces” for women to exercise leadership in evangelization and administration in collaboration with ordained ministers.

Of the many traditions and penitential practices observed during the season of Lent, one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and a complete absence of …

“Christians are called today to be co-workers for peace with Christ, who even in our day wishes to share that gift with humanity.”