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The Holy Father will undertake his first pastoral visit to the continent of Africa as pontiff April 13–23, beginning with a stop in Algeria. The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will undertake his [...]

Irish musician Paul Luby, who now lives in Australia, has begun singing Catholic Mass hymns during pub gigs — and is getting a great response. An Irish pub singer has begun to include Mass hymns [...]

In the fourth and fifth meditations offered to Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia, Bishop Erik Varden reflected on how the modern debate over “freedom” challenges Christians. In a world where “the notion of [...]

President Donald Trump urged stronger federal action to prevent the gender transition of minors. He also urged lawmakers to pass laws to combat unlawful immigration. WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump touted his policies related [...]

Paula en el Bosque is a Catholic artist whose works have made it to the Vatican. Her creative trajectory began when she was a child, without imagining how far her journey would take her. Last December, she exhibited a “pro-life” Nativity scene during Christmas: a historic moment. Aleteia had the opportunity to hear the testimony Read More…

The miracle that brought a Costa Rican artist to the Vatican

Retirement is often imagined as a season of abundant free time, long mornings, and leisurely afternoons. Many retirees, of course, know better. Days quickly fill with school runs for grandchildren, volunteer commitments, appointments, travel, half-finished projects, and the curious discovery that life does not, in fact, slow down quite as dramatically as promised. And yet, Read More…

The unexpected benefits of being retired when Lent arrives

The Vatican press office officially announced on February 25, 2026, the dates of three upcoming international trips of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope will first travel to Monaco on March 28, his first European destination outside of Italy. He will then undertake a tour of four African countries from April 13 to 23. This trip Read More…

Dates for 3 international Pope Leo trips in 2026

Editor’s note: This interview, originally published at CWR on November 14, 2024, is reposted as an introduction to those readers who want to know more about Bishop Erik Varden, who has been leading the Lenten [...]

“Leo XIV is taking his time”; “Will he be able to act decisively?” “Will he be able to take a stand?” … These murmurs are heard in the Vatican — and beyond — whenever a new Successor of Peter takes on the role. Between the lines, some criticize the pope for “procrastinating” on decisions, or Read More…

Leo XIV has a history of governing with a firm hand

Hours before performing at the Festival de Viña del Mar 2026, Matteo Bocelli was seen doing something that Catholics everywhere would recognize instantly. He attended Sunday Mass at the San Miguel chapel in Valparaíso, slipping quietly into a space defined not by lights or applause, but by prayer. There was nothing extraordinary about the act Read More…

Matteo Bocelli’s simple choice that can inspire us this Lent