New Pope with American Roots and a Global Story
Great news from the Vatican! Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago, is the new Pope, and he has chosen the name Leo XIV. This is a really big…
Remembering Pope Francis: A Pope for the People Passes Away
It is with sadness that people around the world learned that Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, passed away today, Monday, April 21, 2025. He was 88 years…
God’s Influencer: How a 15-Year-Old Became a Modern-Day Saint
Carlo Acutis, a tech-savvy teenager known as “God’s influencer,” is set to become the first millennial saint. The College of Cardinals and Pope Francis have approved his canonization. This announcement…
Pope Francis Apologizes for Using Offensive Term in Meeting with Bishops
Pope Francis apologized on Tuesday after reports surfaced that he used an offensive term referring to gay men during a private meeting with Italian bishops. The incident occurred during a…
Compassion Within Doctrine: The Vatican Addresses Gender Theory and Surrogacy
On Monday, the Vatican unveiled a document, approved by Pope Francis himself, that touches on such topics as gender identity, transition surgeries, and surrogacy. According to the document, the sex…