Pope Leo XIV will preside over a worldwide rosary for peace May 30, uniting Marian shrines across continents in simultaneous prayer to close the Catholic Church's month of devotion to the Virgin Mary.

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of May 24, 2026 links to stories on ...

The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City will join Pope Leo XIV in a worldwide rosary prayer for peace, linking ...

Pope Leo XIV will preside over a worldwide rosary for peace May 30, uniting Marian shrines across continents in simultaneous prayer.

By Madalaine Elhabbal Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics around the world to join him in praying a rosary for peace on May 30 ...

Catholics have been reciting the rosary for 900 years. Think of it as an early form of mindfulness, with attention on the life of Christ, and in particular his mother, Mary.

With Father Nathan Bockrath as his guide, Tim explores what makes this cathedral a spiritual and architectural treasure - from stained-glass storytelling and marble from Michelangelo’s quarry, to a ...

A Washington think tank caused a stir recently with a paper that proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund. Social Security faces a shortfall ...

Thousands of devout Christians gathered in Mount Adams Friday to take part in a tradition dating back more than a century. The "Praying the Steps" tradition consists of people praying while walking up ...

Catholic nuns who have spent more than a century caring for the dying poor are suing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, saying a new state law could force them to choose between their faith and their mission ...

These leafy greens are loaded with flavor and nutrients—and studies show that even small doses are filled with compounds that reduce inflammation and even protect against cancer. Herbs are antioxidant ...

There are a number of factors that will impact exactly how much you receive, and the requirements for maxing out Social Security are tough to meet. However, understanding exactly how the government ...