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Bernhard Scholz is president of the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples, also known as the Rimini meeting, which offers an extensive program of activities (political, economic, cultural, etc.) that brings thousands of people from various religions and walks of life each year during the last week of August to the town of Rimini on Italy’s Adriatic coast.

Pope Leo XIV calls for a ‘great cultural conversion’ in his greeting to Rimini meeting

Aug 21, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pope Leo XIV called for “faith, hope, and charity to be translated into a great cultural conversion” in a message... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, speaks with “EWTN News Nightly” on March 4, 2025.

Bishop Barron warns about fake AI videos impersonating him

Aug 21, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Bishop Robert Barron warned about the proliferation of fake videos created with artificial intelligence circulating on social media impersonating him. Read more

Pope Leo XIV prays during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV calls for fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22

Aug 21, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22, coinciding with... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the gates of Castel Gandolfo on Aug. 19, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV looks to Ukraine with hope: ‘We must work hard, pray hard’

Aug 20, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets a young papal admirer in St. Peter’s Basilica during the general audience on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV invites Church to pray and fast for peace on Queenship of Mary feast day

Aug 20, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Holy Father urged his listeners to ask the Mother of God and “Queen of Peace” to intercede for those... Read more

Lebanese Cardinal Béchara Boutros Raï, the head of the Maronite Catholic Church, gives a homily during the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 9, 2023.

Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, patriarch says

Aug 20, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, the leader of the country’s Maronite Catholics, Cardinal... Read more

Pope Leo XIV prays at the Marian shrine at Mentorella on Aug. 19, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV visits favorite Marian shrine of John Paul II outside Rome

Aug 19, 2025

By Edward Pentin

Pope Leo XIV made a private visit Tuesday to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella, Mother of Graces, near... Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses the crowd at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican. Due to the heat, the pope gave his address in Paul VI Audience Hall but also greeted pilgrims in other locations.

Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God

Aug 19, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV reminded the bishops of the Amazon region of the importance of caring for nature without becoming slaves... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square from the popemobile during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 6, 2025.

14 things we learn about Pope Leo XIV from his brother’s latest interview

Aug 19, 2025

By Zelda Caldwell

In a new interview with NBC’s Chicago affiliate, 70-year-old John Prevost opened up about his brother, Pope Leo XIV.  Read more

Pope Leo XIV encouraged a mother to rely on the Virgin Mary as she raises her daughters in the faith.

Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary when temptations, uncertainties arise in family life

Aug 19, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine... Read more

Father Ralph O’Donnell, bishop-elect of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Pope Leo XIV names new bishop for Jefferson City, Missouri

Aug 19, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV has named Father Ralph O’Donnell of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, as the new bishop of Jefferson... Read more

Pope Leo XIV preaches at the historic Rotonda church in Albano, Aug. 17, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s ‘fire of love’ to spread peace throughout the world

Aug 17, 2025

By Kristina Millare

According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own... Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican.

A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first 100 days

Aug 16, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100... Read more

Moral theologian Charles Camosy, a bioethics professor at The Catholic University of America and an acclaimed author, speaks to anchor Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News In Depth” on Aug. 15, 2025.

Catholic bioethics expert on AI: ‘It’s not too late to put the genie back in the bottle’

Aug 16, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

“We’re undergoing [a] technological change that is going to totally transform the culture,” moral theologian Charles Camosy said. “How do... Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days

Aug 16, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug.... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days break new ground

Aug 16, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV. Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God

Aug 15, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more

The encounter in Indianapolis will feature opening remarks by Pope Leo XIV, youth representatives, and a live Q&A.

EWTN to carry Pope Leo XIV’s first-ever digital visit with America’s Catholic youth

Aug 15, 2025

By CNA Staff

The historic encounter will connect the Holy Father live from the Vatican with thousands of young people gathered in Lucas... Read more

Before the Angelus on July 13, 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated a Mass for local Catholics, religious leaders, and civil authorities at the 17th-century Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo’s main square.

Pope Leo calls for peaceful resolutions to Gaza and Ukraine wars ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Aug 14, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV called for a peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit... Read more

Mary Rice Hasson has been a three-time keynote speaker for the Vatican at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She currently serves as the Kate O’Beirne Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School.

Mary Rice Hasson receives Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Leo XIV

Aug 13, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“I’m truly humbled and grateful to receive this honor from Pope Leo XIV, who reminds us that faith lies at... Read more