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As the Church celebrates the feast of Pope St. John Paul II, we discuss his impact and the legacy he left behind. Meanwhile, Pope Leo has a message for all young Catholics as World Youth Day registration opens. Plus, a new approach to Catholic mission work.

After Pope Leo's lung surgery, an oncological assessment confirms that "no further treatment is necessary." Meanwhile, Pope Leo holds his first general audience since hospitalization. And, a Chicago artist paints a special Marian icon for Pope Leo, who will keep it in his bedroom.

Pope Leo appoints first woman to lead Pontifical Mission Societies. Meanwhile, a new survey reveals a voting divide between white and Hispanic Catholics. And, just weeks after giving Pope Leo a warm welcome, France continues to be rocked by violence.

Thousands welcome Pope Leo XIV back to the Vatican after his hospital stay. Meanwhile, an American Lung Association spokesperson says Pope Leo XIV is recovering “ahead of schedule.” Plus, hundreds of thousands of Catholics worldwide will unite in praying the Rosary for peace.

We explore how the Vatican operates while Pope Leo is hospitalized. Meanwhile, Chaldean Catholics from around the world unite at the Vatican. And, Pakistan reopens the case of a 13-year-old Christian girl forced to marry and convert to Islam.

Pope Leo resumes work from the hospital as his recovery is “progressing normally.” Meanwhile, Trump says he wants “to see Pope Leo get well.” Plus, are Gen Z men misunderstood? New poll reveals their biggest concerns.

Pope Leo celebrates Mass in the hospital as he recovers from lung surgery. Meanwhile, doctors explain Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis. Plus, we learn what Catholic families can learn from Pope Francis’ document Amoris Laetitia.

The Vatican confirms tonight that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer after he underwent lung surgery. Meanwhile, prayers pour in for Pope Leo’s recovery and return to health. Plus, Archbishop Broglio issues a statement condemning the Fort Hood execution.

Pope Leo XIV is set to be admitted to the hospital Tuesday morning, Rome time, after announcing Sunday that he will undergo surgery. And a conference in Rome explores “Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor”.

Catholic Bishops denounce the ‘barbaric’ plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Meanwhile, Pope Leo gathers bishops at the Vatican to promote the Church's vision of marriage. Plus, the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to human rights lawyer Navi Pillay.

Alabama Archbishop blesses the waters ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Meanwhile, Youth Catechism releases a new marriage handbook for young Catholics with a foreword by Pope Leo XIV. Plus, from escaping Vietnam to answering God's call, a Catholic bishop shares his remarkable story.

We learn why Pope Leo is revisiting Pope Francis' major document for families 10 years later. Meanwhile, Canada halts plans to expand assisted suicide for mental illness. Plus, the FDA faces a deadline to submit a progress report on abortion pill safety.

We explore the monastery restoring ancient books from the Vatican. Meanwhile, we ask the question: Is AI self-aware? And explore why some tech experts are trying to convince the Catholic Church. Plus, a French bishop condemns violence as student protests in Paris become a national crisis.

After two failed execution attempts, we learn what might be next for Christa Pike. Meanwhile, during Pope Leo's Angelus reflection, he reminds us that God's mercy is greater than evil. And, Pope Francis' diary is set to be released on November 24.

Catholic and Episcopal bishops are urging Tennessee to commute the death sentence of Christa Pike after two botched execution attempts. Meanwhile, 1 million children will join Pope Leo in a global Rosary for peace. And, we explore what the Vatican Observatory really searches for in space.