Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church

The parish, near Salt Lake City, is aiming to build a $35 million basilica-style church after 17 years of celebrating Mass out of a school gym. A Utah Catholic parish near Salt Lake City is [...]

Actor Kevin James is best known for making audiences laugh. For years, he has built a career on humor, warmth, and an unmistakable everyman charm, whether in sitcoms, films, or stand-up routines. Yet one of the most revealing stories he has shared about his life has nothing to do with entertainment and everything to do Read More…

The father’s love behind Kevin James’ extraordinary fast

The pontiff warns that peace is “both a gift and a commitment” and urges prayer, reconciliation, and diplomacy amid a world wounded by conflicts. Pope Leo XIV warns in a new essay that “bitter nationalism [...]

A stone from Assisi’s Portiuncula has become a sign of communion for Catholics in the Gulf. The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia’s celebration of the jubilee year dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, proclaimed by Pope Leo [...]

Caritas Cuba and Catholic Relief Services have been key players in dispersing U.S. government aid throughout Cuba. As political tension between the United States and Cuba intensifies, the Catholic Church is providing an opportunity for greater solidarity between [...]

The pontiff’s visit will be the first papal trip to Spain since 2011. Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, confirmed on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV would visit several foreign countries over [...]

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

“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