VATICAN CITY — A new pope means a new papal coat of arms topped by the papal miter and a set of crossed keys.

Within the Vatican Gardens, a floral reproduction of Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms has been unveiled, which took two weeks to ...

What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says on "Purgatory:" 1031. "The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment ...

Languages: English and Urdu A Harvard pastor says the Trump administration's move to ban the university from enrolling international students could limit the Catholic Church's reach. Father William T.

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion ... He made of me sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of His arms. He made me a polished arrow; in His quiver He ...

A detail of a botanical reproduction of Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms can be seen in this photo taken in May 2025 at the Vatican. CNS photo/courtesy of the office governing Vatican City State A new pope ...

That Leo softened the church’s confrontational stance toward modernity, especially science and politics and laid the foundation for modern Catholic social thought, most famously with his 1891 ...

It was not the first time Leo has spoken out on international conflicts. In his first Sunday message, he urged "no more war." Leo's May 18 inauguration kicked off speculation about whether he ...

While the pope's health struggles have left Carla Rabezzana uneasy, the lack of direct contact has also heightened her anxiety for her beloved cousin, who can "cheer you up with just a few words." ...

Nairobi, 22 November, 2022 / 9:25 pm (ACI Africa). A member of the Clergy of Kenya’s Nairobi Archdiocese has recounted how he gathered content for his new book about the history of the Catholic Church ...