Saint Michael Parish

A new Vatican anthology presents the pontiff’s teaching on peace as rooted in Christ’s cross, Augustinian spirituality, and missionary experience. An English-language edition is expected soon.

The General Secretariat of the Synod published the “Recollecting” resource for diocesan synodal teams on July 27.

Pope Leo XIV also appointed Bishop Edward Lohse of Kalamazoo, Michigan, along with canon law experts from Spain, Germany, Poland, and Italy, to five-year terms on the Apostolic Signatura.

Fifteen years after earthquakes destroyed its predecessor, the Diocese of Christchurch is asking every Catholic family to help build a new mother church on the same ground.

The pontiff will lead a moment of prayer during the “Canticle of Peace” concert in Castel Gandolfo on July 29.

Two leaders of Catholic book clubs share their experiences about what makes a good club.

A new report found that, overall, younger generations of pastoral leaders have greater concerns about ministry demands today.

The pontiff also reflected on the kingdom of God as a treasure that enlarges life and unites people of different backgrounds in Christ.

The massive church was dedicated in 1915 and became the first basilica in the United States when it was designated as such by Pope Pius XI in 1926.

Researchers confirmed more than 2,000 square meters — around half an acre — of original 18th-century murals survive beneath later paint in the church at the heart of Vilnius University.