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Herald Malaysia
3 days ago
- General
- Herald Malaysia
How can three French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo's call for spiritual renewal
Pope Leo XIV urged French Catholics to embark on a profound spiritual renewal by following the example of three beloved saints as France commemorated the centenary of their canonization. Jun 02, 2025 Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media By AC Wimmer Pope Leo XIV urged French Catholics to embark on a profound spiritual renewal by following the example of three beloved saints as France commemorated the centenary of their canonization. In his first message to the French bishops' conference, released by the Holy See Press Office on Saturday, the Holy Father highlighted St. John Eudes, St. John Mary Vianney, and St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus as powerful models for contemporary evangelization. The pope emphasized their shared spiritual trait: 'they loved Jesus unreservedly in a simple, strong and authentic way' and experienced his goodness in daily closeness. The pontiff presented these saints as Catholics whose lives demonstrate the transformative power of Christ's tender love. Leo noted St. John Eudes as the first to celebrate liturgical worship of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, St. John Mary Vianney as the priest who declared, 'The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus,' and St. Thérèse as the great Doctor of scientia amoris who 'breathed' Jesus' name with spontaneity and freshness. Pope Leo framed this anniversary not as mere nostalgia but as an opportunity for missionary momentum. He expressed hope that God can 'renew the marvels he has accomplished in the past' through these saints' intercession. The pope specifically addressed the shortage of priestly vocations, asking whether these saints might inspire young people to embrace the priesthood's 'beauty, greatness and fruitfulness.' The message concluded with papal gratitude for French priests' 'courageous and persevering commitment' amid contemporary challenges, including 'indifference, materialism and individualism.' Pope Leo invoked the saints' intercession for France and placed the nation under the maternal protection of Our Lady of the Assumption.--CNA
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
First American pope welcomes Vance and Rubio for private Vatican audience
Pope Leo XIV on Monday held a private meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, according to the Holy See Press Office. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette, were also at the private meeting, according to Vatican News. Vance, Rubio and their wives had attended the pope's inaugural mass on Sunday. Pope Leo Says Family Based On 'Union Between A Man And A Woman,' Defends Dignity Of Unborn After the private audience with the first American pope on Monday, Vance met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, the Holy See Press Office said. Vance and Gallagher had "cordial" talks in the Secretariat of State, where they reiterated good bilateral relations between the U.S. government and the Holy See. Read On The Fox News App Pope Leo Xiv Vows To Work For Unity, Peace During Inaugural Mass The two also discussed the collaboration between the Church and the U.S. government as well as "some matters of special relevance to ecclesial life and religious freedom." "Finally, there was an exchange of views on some current international issues, calling for respect for humanitarian law and international law in areas of conflict and for a negotiated solution between the parties involved," the Holy See Press Office article source: First American pope welcomes Vance and Rubio for private Vatican audience
Herald Malaysia
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Malaysia
Pope Leo XIV meets with tennis champion Jannik Sinner
As the 2025 Italian Open is underway in Rome, Pope Leo XIV receives professional tennis player Jannik Sinner in the Vatican, along with his family and the president of the Italian Tennis Federation. May 15, 2025 Pope Leo XIV receives Janik Sinner (@Vatican Media) By Deborah Castellano LubovOn Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV received tennis champion Jannik Sinner in the Vatican. According to the Holy See Press Office, the audience between the Pope and the 23-year-old athlete included Mr. Sinner's family and the President of the Italian Tennis Federation, Alberto Binaghi. It took place in the rooms attached to the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. Mr. Bruni said Pope Leo's passion for tennis is well-known. In the video, Mr. Sinner is seen offering the Pope a tennis ball and asking if he wanted to play. The Pope responded, "Here we'll break something. Best not to!" The 2025 Italian Open, officially known as the Internazionali BNL d'Italia , is currently underway in Rome at the Foro Italico complex. This prestigious tennis tournament, part of both the ATP and WTA 1000 circuits, began on May 7 and will conclude on May 18. Top international and Italian players are competing at the event.--Vatican News
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Pope Leo XIV meets Jannik Sinner at Vatican
Vatican City, May 14 (UNI) Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday received World No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner in a private audience at the Vatican, amid the ongoing 2025 Italian Open in Rome. According to the Holy See Press Office, the 23-year-old Italian star was accompanied by his family and the President of the Italian Tennis Federation, Alberto Binaghi, during the meeting held in rooms adjoining the Paul VI Hall. The encounter reflected a personal and cultural touch as Sinner, in a light-hearted moment, offered a tennis ball to the Holy Father and asked, "Do you want to play?" Pope Leo XIV, smiling, replied, "Here we'll break something. Best not to!" Vatican Media footage of the meeting has since gone viral, highlighting the pontiff's well-known affection for tennis. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, became the first American pope upon his election on May 8. The 2025 Italian Open, officially the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, is currently being held at Rome's Foro Italico, featuring top international and Italian tennis players. The tournament began on May 7 and concludes on May 18. UNI BDN SSP
Herald Malaysia
13-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV's liturgical celebrations for May
The Holy See Press Office releases Pope Leo XIV's upcoming liturgical celebrations for the month of May, which include the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry on Sunday, 18 May, in St. Peter's Square. May 13, 2025 Pope Leo XIV's first Mass was celebrated with the College of Cardinals on May 9 (@Vatican Media) By Deborah Castellano LubovThe Vatican has released the schedule of Pope Leo XIV's liturgical celebrations for the month of May. During the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Father will preside over various liturgical celebrations and make several visits to Papal Basilicas in Rome. First on his agenda will be on Sunday, 18 May, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, in which Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry, to be held in St. Peter's Square at 10 AM. On Tuesday, 20 May, the Holy Father will make a pilgrimage to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where he will visit the tomb of St. Paul. The following Sunday, 25 May, which is the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Pope Leo XIV will preside over a Eucharistic Celebration at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran at 5 PM. This Mass will include the formal installation of the Pope on the Cathedra Romana , the episcopal see of the Bishop of Rome. Later that evening, at 7 PM, the Pope will visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where he will venerate the revered icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Salus Populi Romani. This will be the Pope's second stop at the Marian Basilica. On Saturday evening, Pope Leo made a special stop, returning from his surprise excursion to a Marian sanctuary run by the Augustinians south of Rome, to the Marian Basilica to pray to Mary, and in particular this Marian icon, and also to pray at the late Pope Francis' tomb. Finally, on Saturday, 31 May, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass with priestly ordinations in St. Peter's Basilica at 10 AM.--Vatican News
