January 1 Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.
December 31 DR MARC SIEGEL: Why Gen Z is turning back to God, miracles and real-world community Gen Z shows increasing religious involvement as nearly two-thirds identify as spiritual, with saint Carlo Acutis emerging as their digital-age role model.
December 25 Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.
December 23 Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Cardinal Cupich unsuccessfully urged Illinois Gov. Pritzker not to sign controversial medical aid in dying legislation into law.
December 22 Pope Leo appoints pro-immigration bishop to diocese home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Pope names pro-immigration bishop to Florida diocese near Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Rev. RodrÃguez advocates for migrant assistance, opposes deportations.
December 22 US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all' Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized President Donald Trump's mass deportations for spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities.
December 19 Cardinal Dolan 'at peace' after stepping down as archbishop, says successor 'loves the Lord' Cardinal Timothy Dolan steps down as archbishop of New York after 17 years, with Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed as his successor following Vatican approval.
December 17 Pro-life leader praises Vatican's 'inspiring' anti-abortion Nativity scene: 'It's really beautiful' The leader of the pro-life organization 40 Days for Life praised the Vatican's Nativity display honoring more than 25,000 babies who were not aborted.
December 16 Pope Leo to appoint Bishop Ron Hicks as New York archbishop replacing Cardinal Dolan: source Bishop Ronald Hicks could replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as New York archbishop after Pope Leo XIV accepts Dolan's mandatory retirement request.
December 15 Pope Leo XIV condemns 'antisemitic violence' after massacre in Sydney: 'We must eliminate hatred' Pope Leo XIV offered prayers and condemned "antisemitic violence" following a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney killed 15 victims.