Church brings aid, hope after major earthquake in Philippines

Church brings aid, hope after major earthquake in Philippines Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian, development, and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, is at the forefront of relief efforts in the affected areas.

For first time in U.S., Catholics will be able to venerate the habit of Padre Pio

The rare opportunity will take place from Oct. 11–14 at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania, in the Diocese of Allentown.

Pope Leo XIV signs first apostolic exhortation, 'Dilexi te' The Vatican said in a press release that Leo signed the exhortation "Dilexi te" in the library of the Apostolic Palace.

Pope Leo XIV attends swearing-in of Swiss Guard, first for a pope in nearly 60 years The event took place in the Vatican's San Damaso Courtyard. The Holy Father was joined by a crowd of spectators watching as the 27 new members were sworn into the ranks of the papal guard.

Pope Leo XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua Pope Leo XIV this week received a report that details attacks against and suppression of the Catholic Church by the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship in Nicaragua.