It was to St. Peter that Jesus said, “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” (Mt. 16:19) Then on the night of His Resurrection, Jesus told the Apostles, “Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven.” (Jn. 20:23) The “Apostolic Pardon” […]Read more

There is nothing more important in the world than to die in the state of grace. If we die in a state of grace, we win everything because we win heaven; but if we die in a state of unrepented mortal sin, we lose everything forever. That’s why the Church and her ministers, the priests, […]Read more

Athletic competition can help people grow in cooperation, respect, and love of neighbor, Pope Leo XIV told members of two American Catholic university communities gathered at the Vatican on October 31. Addressing approximately 7,000 athletes, students, faculty, alumni, and supporters in the Paul VI Audience Hall, the Holy Father encouraged them to recognize the opportunities […]Read more

During his Sunday Angelus on October 25, Pope Leo XIV reminded the faithful that love is the foundation of Christian life and that a genuine relationship with God must be reflected in how we treat others. Addressing pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square, the Holy Father reflected on the Gospel of Saint Matthew, in which […]Read more

Pope Leo XIV called on people of faith to promote peace, protect human dignity, and reject every attempt to use religion as a justification for violence. The Holy Father delivered his message during an interreligious gathering in Metz on the final day of his Apostolic Journey to France. Speaking at the Robert Schuman Conference Center, […]Read more