“As the journey of Advent continues, as we prepare to celebrate the nativity of Christ, John the Baptist’s call to conversion sounds out in our communities. It is a pressing invitation to open our hearts and to welcome the Son of God Who comes among us to make divine judgement manifest. The Father, writes St. … Read more
Pope Leo XIV receives an electric lawn mower from Czech manufacturer Swardman during a general audience in mid-November 2025. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Swardman Rome Newsroom, Dec 7, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). The Vatican’s gardeners have a new tool for maintaining the papal grounds: a custom-designed electric lawn mower bearing the Holy See’s … Read more
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the Angelus on December 7, 2025. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 7, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Sunday said his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon showed that “peace is possible,” pointing to renewed steps toward … Read more