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For nothing more glorious, nothing nobler, nothing surely more honorable can be imagined than to belong to the One, Holy Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church - Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christi, no. 91

“We will never be disillusioned or lose our way if we are guided by God” - Pope Francis

Went to San Giuseppe al Trionfale to see the relics. Happened upon a procession in his honour on his feast day!

Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., president of the Pontifical Commission and Governorate of Vatican City State, will deliver 2026 Commencement Address: go.nd.edu/c7b089

When in Rome on the Feast of Saint Joseph… you have a chance to see relics of Saint Joseph (his cloak) and Mary (her veil). On display just twice a year. Today at San Giuseppe in Trionfale and May 1st, the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, at Sant’Anastasia.

Pope Francis had a deep and strong devotion to St. Joseph. Let us ask the intercession of the Patron of the Universal Church to pray for him.

This is an important step in bringing unity to the Church. May God bless Pope Leo XIV in his efforts.

In message commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Pope Leo XIV has summoned the Presidents of Episcopal Conferences from around the world to gather in Rome in October 2026, "in an effort to proceed, in mutual listening, to a synodal discernment on the steps to be taken in order to proclaim the Gospel to families today, in light of Amoris Laetitia and taking into account what is currently being done in the local Churches." Full text here: vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

On this day, 13 years ago, the inauguration of the Petrine ministry of Pope Francis.

Today is the Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Prince and Patron of the Universal Church, and my favourite Saint. Ora pro nobis!

Vatican Secretary of State, Pietro Cardinal Parolin says that if he were face to face with U.S. President Donald Trump, he would tell him: “To put an end to it as soon as possible, because the real danger is that an escalation is just around the corner. I would say: leave Lebanon alone”

Opening Mass and Procession for the Quarant’Ore at @LondonOrat this evening, complete with the motorcade of His Majesty the King passing by the Church as I arrived.

The ultimate High School reunion photo

At the conclusion of his General Audience this morning, Pope Leo XIV met with a group of his fellow High School classmates from Saint Mary’s High School in Riverdale, and was presented with Yearbook photos. He got to spend sometime with his high school friends Tim and Michael.

@alancornett They just covered the doors, which remain covered.

Rupnik still dominating Lourdes. I thought they had covered them.

6 mos after publicly criticizing +Cupich’s plan to honor a pro-abortion-rights senator, a long-serving lay leader is being let go from the Catholic Conference of Illinois board--with an informed source saying the two developments are linked. ncregister.com/news/john-bree…

Pope Receives Abbot of La Trappe -- Will the Venerable Abbey Close Down? rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2026/03/pope-r…

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV leading thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square in chanting the Our Father in Latin this morning.

Continuing his catechetical series on Vatican II, Pope Leo XIV reflecting on the Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium, and the participation of the faithful in Jesus Christ’s Priestly, Prophetic and Royal Offices, says: “Through the Sacrament of Baptism, each of us are called to share in Christ’s Royal Priesthood, and to worship Him in spirit and in truth, especially through our participation in the Eucharist. We also partake in Jesus’ prophetic mission, for we are called to bear witness to the truth of the faith. Indeed, the Council Fathers taught that the whole body of the faithful cannot be mistaken in belief. It shows this characteristic through the entire people’s supernatural sense of faith when, from the bishops to the last of the faithful, it manifests a universal consensus in matters of faith and morals. Along with these gifts shared by all members of the Church, the Holy Spirit continues to allot special graces to the faithful in order to enrich and build up the body of Christ. It is important that we recognise these manifold gifts and express our gratitude to God for allowing us to be partakers in His work of salvation.”

Massive crowds again for the General Audience with the ever popular Pope Leo XIV

General Audience with Pope Leo XIV, from St. Peter's Square, Vatican. Live Now online at youtu.be/03pYP2Nmreo