Rome, Italy – In a stunning turn of events, Pope Leo XIV met with Vice President J.D. Vance this Monday morning at the Vatican, marking the first private conversation between the two figures after the pontiff’s election. The meeting, shrouded in a period of tension between the papacy and the White House, has ignited speculation about a potential reset in relations and, crucially, a renewed focus on global peace efforts. A Shift in Tone:...
VATICAN CITY – In a powerful address delivered this morning at Paul VI Audience Hall, Pope Leo XIV issued a stark and urgent plea: let communication be a weapon for peace, not a tool of conflict. The Pope’s words, delivered to a gathering of journalists from around the world, resonated with a profound sense of responsibility and a renewed commitment to the power of dialogue. “The way we communicate is of fundamental importance: We must...
Rome, Italy – May 11, 2025 – Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a deeply personal and spiritually significant journey, dedicating this Saturday to honoring the Virgin Mary and the legacy of the Order of St. Augustine. The visit, centered around the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, just an hour east of Rome, underscores the Pope’s commitment to upholding traditional Marian devotion and the enduring influence of the Church’s...
The Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Renaissance art and one of the world's most iconic destinations, has witnessed many profound moments in history. On March 9, it hosted an extraordinary event that will be etched in the annals of time – the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. The conclave of 133 cardinals chose Cardinal Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, to lead the Catholic Church and its 1.4...
As the world welcomed Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, many were abuzz with excitement about the implications for American politics. After all, here was an American Pope, one who had openly expressed concerns for the poor and immigrants, and whose social media profiles hinted at a more liberal bent. The Trump administration's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, however, quickly turned sour on the new Pope, with key...