When 6 altar servers with Down syndrome take on a papal Mass
Serving before hundreds of thousands might daunt anyone, but these young men actually asked for the job -- and their youngest member helped make it happen.
Cyprien Viet
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Artist JR praises Pope’s approach to AI
French photographer JR recently spoke with Aleteia about his admiration for Pope Leo XIV, particularly his calls to resist the grip of artificial intelligence.
How popes have faced France’s brand of Church-State separation
The Vatican once viewed France’s total separation of Church and State with deep suspicion. This perspective has evolved into a more nuanced dialogue.
After Leo’s incredible Spain success, what about France?
With an upcoming papal trip to Paris and Lourdes, Vatican journalists say Pope Leo XIV will address deep questions on secularization, human dignity, and AI.
Vatican Gardens offer a refuge of Marian spirituality
With the recent addition of a Polish mosaic, this spiritual labyrinth serves as an immense open-air shrine uniting the diverse cultures of Catholic peoples.
Jérôme Lejeune Foundation’s joyful visit to the Vatican
A delegation from the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday to mark the centenary of the birth of the famed geneticist who discovered trisomy 21.
How St. Augustine’s relics got to north Italy
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Pavia, Italy, on Saturday, June 20, to pray before the relics of St. Augustine, mirroring Benedict XVI’s visit.
Pope Leo XIV reaches out to migrants in their own languages
The Pope visited the Spanish archipelago to honor the local Catholic community’s unwavering commitment to migrants seeking a better future.
From onboard: Our journalist’s tale of the Pope’s plane problems
The organization of the Pope’s trip to Spain was hailed as flawless, right up to the very end … almost.
You have to watch the Sagrada Família light show (link here)
During his apostolic journey to Spain, Pope Leo XIV blessed the basilica’s new tower and praised the site as a living masterpiece and evangelization in stones.
Barcelona’s young Catholics rally around Pope Leo XIV
During his first night in a highly secular city, Pope Leo XIV comforted Catalan youth, framing their inner struggles as an opportunity for rebirth.
Pope Leo XIV laughs as AI “forgets” he is the pontiff
While eating with Spanish bishops, Pope Leo XIV shared a humorous story about asking AI for speech ideas, only for it to address his predecessor, Pope Francis.
Leo XIV bridges Madrid’s extremes in a single day
From royal palace to homeless shelter to 600,000 young people in the streets— the Pope’s beginning hours in Spain say everything about his priorities and the Church's presence.
National legislatures: A new platform for papal outreach
On Monday, June 8, Pope Leo XIV will address the Spanish Parliament, a highly anticipated moment in his visit to Spain and a continuation of a modern papal tradition.
The Vatican’s oldest priest is a 103-year-old Augustinian
Ordained at the close of World War II, this 103-year-old Augustinian friar has been a priest for 81 years and still concelebrates Mass at the Vatican.
Leo XIV fulfills Benedict XVI’s dream at La Sapienza
Today Pope Leo visits Rome’s public university, healing an 18-year-old wound left when protests forced Benedict XVI to cancel his 2008 trip.
From John Paul II to Leo: How popes gather the globe to confront war
Pope Leo XIV will lead a global prayer vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, continuing a papal tradition that has responded to humanity's darkest hours.
Great testimonies! Monaco catechumens get chance of a lifetime
In Monaco, as in many places around the world, the number of new Catholics is on a steady rise. But these lucky soon-to-be Catholics got to meet the Pope!
People of Monaco eagerly await Pope Leo XIV
Monaco is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV today, March 14. The small principality is mobilizing to give the Pontiff a warm and eager reception.
The last time a pope was in Monaco, he was dead
On Saturday, March 28, Leo XIV will be the first pope in modern times to visit the Principality of Monaco. The last papal visit was by one who was dead ...