Vatican Archive

‘Every Hour that We Have Is a Gift’

Parishes, Faithful Are Encouraged to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours Ahead of the Upcoming Publication of a New Edition More and more over the past several months, leaders in […]

Pope Leo: Caring for Creation Is Part of Peacemaking

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – “If you want to cultivate peace, care for creation,” Pope Leo XIV told global leaders attending the U.N. Climate Conference in Brazil. As the international community […]

USCCB President Raises Alarm about Disruption of Federal Food Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Officials with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops urged lawmakers to fund federal food […]

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Catholic Leaders Mark ‘Nostra Aetate’ Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Influential religious leaders reminded Catholics of their responsibility to combat antisemitism while celebrating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a transformative Church document in Catholic-Jewish relations, in […]

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In Doctrinal Note, Vatican Says Mary Is Not Co-Redeemer

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as “co-redemptrix” or “co-mediatrix.” In a […]

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Church Fathers Formed Newest Doctor of the Church

(OSV News) – On Saturday, November 1, Pope Leo was scheduled to declare St. John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church. In the week leading up to that declaration, […]

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News Briefs: November 2, 2025

Itinerary Released for Pope Leo’s First Foreign Trip VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for […]

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Changing World Calls for Catholic Education, Pope Says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Catholic education, which has changed throughout the centuries, must continue to evolve to help young people face the challenges not only of technology but of confusion about the […]

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The History Behind All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days

(OSV News) – It seems unusual that the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church schedules two major celebrations on days that are back to back. But that is precisely the […]

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News Briefs – October 26, 2025

Bishop Rhoades Among 10 Candidates for USCCB President, Vice President WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – The U.S. bishops will elect the next president and vice president of the United States […]

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Pope Leo Canonizes Seven New Saints

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Canonizing seven new saints on World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV said God is present wherever the innocent suffer, and His form of justice is forgiveness. […]

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Papal Commission on Abuse Releases Second Annual Report

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – To improve the Church’s safeguarding protocols, officials with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said they relied on extensive input and feedback from victims/survivors […]