Major Archbishop Shevchuk and other religious leaders emphasize that freedom must not be taken for granted as Ukraine marks 35 years of independence while in its 236th week of war, calling for national unity and sustained international support.
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain's Canary Islands to meet with 1,000 migrants days after criticizing Europe's immigration policies, calling for legal pathways and humane treatment at a port where thousands have died attempting entry.
Pope Leo XIV completed a 48-hour visit to Barcelona and Catalonia, with municipal authorities implementing comprehensive security and logistical measures. The pontiff highlighted the Sagrada Familia as a symbol of unity and concordia for Spain.
Pope Francis condemns European treatment of migrants as dehumanizing, calling for compassion and moral responsibility while addressing trafficking in the Canary Islands.
Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the completed Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona after 144 years of construction, but residents fear the landmark's completion and increased tourism may trigger mass evictions.
HGTV stars Tarek and Heather El Moussa's Newport Beach home was burglarized while they vacationed in Mexico, with suspects stealing jewelry and ransacking the master bedroom before fleeing.
Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona to bless the completion of the Sagrada Familia's Jesus tower, the world's tallest religious structure, while controversy surrounds his silence on abuse allegations.
Pope Leo XIV blessed and inaugurated the 172-meter Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, making it the world's tallest church. The milestone marks 100 years since architect Antoni Gaudí's death.
Pope Francis blessed Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, marking a significant moment for the centuries-long architectural project. The ceremony underscores themes of peace and spiritual significance.
Pope Francis blessed Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica upon its completion after 144 years of construction, marking a milestone for Gaudí's architectural masterpiece while addressing themes of peace and faith.
Pope Francis drew mixed reactions for a gesture made while greeting people, with observers debating its appropriateness and meaning during public appearances.
Pope Francis visited Can Brians prison in Barcelona, blessing inmates and delivering a message that errors do not define identity. The visit included an emotional encounter with a female prisoner who broke protocol with embraces.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass and inaugurates a tower at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica on the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death, drawing large crowds for the religious ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged competing for attention with Bad Bunny during his Madrid visit, drawing 500,000 attendees to a prayer vigil while discussing faith's appeal to Spanish youth.
Pope Leo XIV held a youth rally in Spain featuring candid discussions on depression, domestic violence, suicide, and mental health, speaking with survivors and addressing difficult social issues.
Pope Leo XIV met privately with Bad Bunny at Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid during the pontiff's visit, generating significant media attention at the intersection of religious and pop culture spheres.
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona reaches completion of its final tower 144 years after construction began, marking a centennial milestone since Gaudí's death and drawing papal attention.
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Antoni Gaudí's iconic architectural masterpiece, receives papal blessing for its Christ tower after 144 years of construction, marking a major milestone in completing the world's tallest church.
Monseñor Osório Citora Afonso, bishop of Quelimane in Mozambique, was shot and killed. The incident has prompted condolences from the Vatican and African bishops demanding justice.
Pope Leo XIV visits Barcelona as part of his Spanish tour, calling for unity in multiple languages while condemning feminicide. The papal visit receives public support despite some nationalist opposition.
Pope Leo addressed Spain's parliament with warnings about a global spiritual and cultural crisis, calling for unity, respect for migrants, and Catholics to move beyond private faith.
Notre Dame de Namur University President Beth Martin participated in a Vatican audience with Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Catholic higher education leaders to discuss faith-based formation and adapting to technological challenges in education.
Pope Leo XIV met with six abuse survivors in Spain, publicly denouncing sexual abuse by Catholic clergy as a 'scourge' and pledging improved institutional response to victims.
Pope Francis presented the Golden Rose to the Virgin of Almudena in Madrid, using the occasion to call for breaking down societal divisions and restoring universal communion and fraternal love.
Pope Leo XIV met with six clergy abuse survivors in Madrid, pledging to consider their recommendations for church reform. The encounter highlights Spain's reckoning with hundreds of thousands of possible abuse cases over decades.
