In a tribute to Pope Francis and his message of hope for the Jubilee Year, elite cyclists rode through Vatican City and its gardens before starting the last stage of the Giro d'Italia in Rome.| Catholic Review
For the first time, women will serve on the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod, the committee that oversees implementation of the most recent synod and prepares the next assembly.| Catholic Review
Pope Francis has approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching a three-year implementation process that will culminate in an ecclesial assembly at the Vatican in October 2028.| Catholic Review
The Catholic Church “maintains its stance of not endorsing or opposing political candidates,” said U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops spokesperson Chieko Noguchi, following a recent court case in which a long-standing federal ban against such activity appeared to have been partly relaxed.| catholicreview.org
As President Donald Trump reached the 100th day of his second term April 29, polls showed decreases in his approval ratings on job performance and key issues, including among Catholics overall.| Catholic Review
Amid Russia's war on Ukraine, the faith of Ukrainians is being "sorely tested," but God "will have the last word, and life will conquer death," said Pope Leo XIV.| Catholic Review
In a little over a month since his election to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV has appeared to embrace his role as a head of state to promote Catholic principles about peacebuilding, an analyst told OSV News. His actions as a head of state could also impact U.S. diplomacy.| Catholic Review
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for July is for expanded formation in discernment.| catholicreview.org
A New Orleans genealogist has found that the first U.S.-born pope has Black and Creole roots -- and the discovery illuminates the nation's rich multiracial history, the experience of Black Catholics and the importance of the church's sacramental records.| Catholic Review
ROME — Pope Leo XIV began his summer break July 6 at Castel Gandolfo, where he’ll stay through July 20. But don’t expect the Holy Father to simply relax.| catholicreview.org
Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.| Catholic Review
VATICAN CITY (CNS) –- Saying “yes” to God’s plan for one’s life does not mean everything will be easy, but it does mean knowing that God is there and will help, Pope Francis said.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Seeds of Peace and Hope” is the theme for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated Sept. 1.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd.| catholicreview.org
