Philippines: National Consecration to the Divine Mercy
The National Consecration Prayer will be recited in place of the Prayers of the Faithful during all Masses on Divine Mercy Sunday, 11 April 2026 evening to 12 April 2026.
United to the Pope's April 11 Prayer Vigil for Peace
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on the Filipino faithful to be in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV’s prayer vigil for peace on Saturday, April 11.
“Holiness is not a privilege for the few”
In his 8 April general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the universal call to holiness.
Easter 2026: “May we be transformed by the peace of Christ"
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIV delivered his Urbi et Orbi message from St. Peter’s Basilica, proclaiming Christ's resurrection as “the beginning of a new humanity.” He called on the world to be transformed by the peace of the Risen Christ and to reject the growing “globalization of indifference” to war and suffering.
Pray the Regina Coeli
The Regina Coeli (or "Regina Cæli") is a Marian and Christological prayer honouring the Virgin Mary during the Easter season. The composition opens with the words, "Queen of Heaven," and is a liturgical celebration of the Resurrection of Mary's Son, Jesus Christ.
Pope Leo XIV Blesses UNIV Participants and Invites Them to Renew Their Baptismal Commitment
In the audience on Wednesday of Holy Week, the Pope encourages us to “bear joyful witness to the Resurrection.” He also greeted the nearly 2,500 UNIV participants who came to Rome for Holy Week with the Pope.
“Every baptized person is called to bear consistent witness to Christ”
In his 18 March general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the Church, a priestly and prophetic people.
“God entrusts the most precious things he has to Saint Joseph”
For the feast of St. Joseph (19 March), here is a collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on St. Joseph (2021-2022), downloadable as a free eBook.
“The Church is a sign of unity and peace in the very heart of humanity”
In his 11 March general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the Church as the people of God.
“The Church welcomes the sinful man and leads him to God”
In his 4 March general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the Church as a visible and spiritual reality.