Church US bishops write to Pope Leo XIV before consecrating America to Sacred Heart
US bishops released a message to Pope Leo XIV ahead of the June 11 consecration of America to the Sacred Heart of…
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Mass Readings What Barnabas teaches us about reconciliation today
Today's readings pair Acts 11 and Matthew 5 to show what real reconciliation looks like before we approach the altar.
Prayer Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: A Prayer for Service
The Peace Prayer, attributed to St. Francis, calls us to become instruments of reconciliation. Pray it today when discord surrounds you.
News Pope Leo XIV joins pilots in cockpit during flight to Spain
Pope Leo XIV spent time in the cockpit during his flight to Barcelona, witnessing takeoff and a Spanish Air Force salute.
News Pope Leo XIV visits women’s prison in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV told inmates at a Barcelona women's prison that God's mercy allows everyone to start anew, no matter their past.
News Pope Leo XIV rallies young Catholics in Barcelona
At a Tuesday vigil in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics in a city where the Church has less influence…
Saints The Presentation of the Lord and Simeon’s prophetic canticle
The Presentation of the Lord recalls Christ's offering in the temple and Simeon's prophecy. Celebrate this feast with candlelight prayer.
Mass Readings What Elijah on Carmel teaches about choosing sides
Today's Mass readings give us Elijah's challenge on Mount Carmel and Christ's word on the Law's permanence.
Prayer Soul of Christ: A 14th-century prayer for union with the Passion
The Soul of Christ prayer is a 14th-century devotion to the Passion. Pray it before Mass or in times of trial.
News Canary Islands lacemakers craft vestments for Pope Leo XIV
Hand-stitched liturgical vestments from Gran Canaria's centuries-old lacemaking tradition will be used by Pope Leo XIV at Mass this week.