By Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Aug 16, 2025 / 04:00 am Saturday, Aug. 16, marks Pope Leo XIV’s 100th day as pope. Since his May 8 election as the first pope born and raised in the United States, the 69-year-old Chicago native has already left his mark on a jubilee year …

Following the Angelus on the feast of the Assumption, Pope Leo reflects on Mary’s role in providing hope to people throughout the centuries and urges everyone to avoid losing hope in the midst of violence. By Kielce Gussie Following the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo marked the Solemnity …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Aug 13, 2025 / 16:25 pm A federal court has ruled against the Little Sisters of the Poor in their long-running legal dispute over government contraception mandates, dealing a blow to the religious order of sisters even after multiple court victories, including at the Supreme Court. …

At the Sunday Angelus, the Pope makes a heartfelt appeal to international decision-makers to take responsibility for seeking solutions to conflicts. He expresses satisfaction over the new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also deep sorrow for the violence that continues to devastate Haiti. By Francesca Sabatinelli War must …