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St. Leo the Great

1 day ago | aleteia.org | Philip Kosloski

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribeThroughout the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church there have been a variety of popes who chose the name Leo, but only one has come to be referred to as "Leo the Great."This title is typically given to a saint upon seeing their influence in the world and the Catholic Church.
From Chicago to the Vatican

2 days ago | aleteia.org | Christine Rousselle

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribeThe Successor of St. Peter brings a wealth of experience with him to his new role. Before he was Pope Leo, he was "Bob." Robert Francis Prevost was born on September 15, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. He is the son of Mildred and Louis Prevost and younger brother of Louis and John. He grew up in Dolton, Illinois. The Prevosts attended St. Mary of the Assumption parish, and Robert went to their school, was an altar boy, and sang in the choir.
How St. Michael connects Pope Leo XIV and Pope Leo XIII

3 days ago | aleteia.org | Philip Kosloski

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribePope Leo XIV was elected to the papacy on May 8, a day that is traditionally connected to St. Michael the Archangel. Prior to Vatican II, the day was celebrated universally as the feast of the Apparition of St. Michael the Archangel at Gargano, Italy. While it was removed from the General Calendar, it is still celebrated locally in Italy and by those who follow the old calendar.
Pope Leo XIV's cross contains hidden relics

3 days ago | aleteia.org | Christine Rousselle

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribePope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian pope in centuries, has something hidden in his pectoral cross: relics of five saints. The pontiff wore this cross, which he was given in September 2023 upon being named a cardinal, when he was introduced to the world after his election. The relics in the cross were chosen by Fr. Josef Sciberras, Postulator General of the Augustinian Order, said an article from Vatican News.
Photos from the rare display of the Holy Tunic

3 days ago | aleteia.org | Cerith Gardiner

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribeAs part of the Jubilee Year of Hope, the garment that Jesus is said to have worn during the Passion was on display -- which is a rare occurrence! -- for 10 days in the Basilica of Argenteuil on the outskirts of Paris.
Pope Francis’ final message released by LA vangelist

4 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribeA pair of worn papal shoes and a previously unreleased video interview have become an unexpected legacy from Pope Francis, thanks to a longtime friendship with Los Angeles evangelist Noel Díaz. Díaz, founder of the Spanish-language Catholic network ESNE, first met the Pope in 2016 aboard the papal flight to Cuba and Mexico.
Making the most of a Holy Year

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribeWhile the Catholic world is swept up in the excitement of a new pope, the Jubilee Year of 2025 quietly continues, now entering its second half. Declared by Pope Francis as a Jubilee of Hope, this Holy Year is more than a series of Vatican events. It’s a global invitation to renewal, mercy, and mission. So if you’ve been meaning to do something for the Jubilee but haven’t yet, there’s still time.
Vietnamese bishop calls for Marian "blossoms of hope" in May

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Christine Rousselle

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribeCatholics should aim to be a "pilgrim people of hope," said Bishop Bishop Joseph Trần Văn Toản of Long Xuyen in Vietnam in an April 30 pastoral letter to his diocese. The letter was issued in honor of both the Jubilee Year of Hope and the Diocese of Long Xuyen's 65th anniversary, reported Licas. Catholics, he said, should offer "blossoms of hope" to Mary, and seek to deepen their devotion to the Eucharist.
What's a religious order in the Catholic Church?

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Christine Rousselle

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribePope Leo XIV joined the Augustinian order shortly after graduating from Villanova University, one of two Augustinian colleges in the United States. But what's an Augustinian? Well, the Augustianians are a religious order. So what's a religious order? A religious order is kind of like a club.
St. Teresa’s relics on rare public display ahead of her birthday

5 days ago | aleteia.org | Daniel Esparza

POPE LEO XIVSubscribe to our free daily newsletterSubscribeFor the first time since 1914, and the longest time since her death, the relics of St. Teresa of Ávila are on public display, offering the faithful a rare chance to connect physically and pray with the great Spanish mystic and reformer.