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Who is Pope Leo XIV?

On May 8, 2025, the conclave of the College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he is the first American-born pope in history and the first member of the Augustinian Order to be elected pope since Pope Eugene IV in the 15th century. Light a Prayer Candle for Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected As Pope Leo XIV - First American Pope

In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, the College of Cardinals has elected Robert Prevost as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American to ascend to the papacy, marking a significant shift in the global reach and influence of the Church.

How a New Pope Is Elected

When a pope passes away or resigns, the Catholic Church follows a sacred process to choose his successor.

Memorial Mass for Pope Francis - LIVE

As the Church prepares for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis on April 26, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites the faithful to join in a special Memorial Mass to honor and give thanks for his life and papal ministry. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez will celebrate this Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Friday, April 25 at 12:10 p.m. All are welcome to gather in prayerful remembrance of the Holy Father. VIEW LIVESTREAM HERE: https://lacatholics.org/pope-francis/ The funeral ...

Pope Francis (1936-2025)

His Holiness Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

Pope Francis Passes Away at Age 88

5 Beautiful scriptures to remind you what Easter is all about

This Easter, make sure to take a moment with your family to thank Jesus for his amazing sacrifice.

Good Friday: The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the Church and the Sacraments

We will soon commemorate Good Friday. This is the day when the whole world stands still. We will recall the great Sacrifice offered on the second tree on Golgotha's Hill. There, the one St. Paul calls the New Adam (1 Cor.15), in the perfect obedience of love, did for us what we could not do on our own. There, Heaven was wed to earth. There, we were freed from the power of sin and death.

The Many Reasons Why We Call it Good Friday

On Good Friday we are reminded that death is no longer the final word. For those filled with hope of the Resurrection, it is no longer an enemy but a friend, the passageway to life eternal. We are also promised that the suffering we are invited to bear, when joined to Jesus Christ, can become a vehicle for love and mercy. It can also become material out of which we are changed, by grace, into a reflection of Mercy Incarnate, the Lord Jesus Christ, for others.

The surprising origins of the Easter Bunny -- it's not what you think!

The Easter Bunny is a symbol of Easter that is popular in western culture, especially with children. According to folklore, the Easter Bunny hides Easter eggs for children to find on Easter morning. However, the association between a rabbit and the resurrection of Jesus Christ appears tenuous at best, and the Easter Bunny has been accused of having pagan origins. But what is the truth?