Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. (Photo: USCCB)

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - VATICAN CITY — In an audience on Monday, May 12, with media professionals gathered in Rome to cover the papal conclave, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their tireless efforts, especially over the past few weeks, saying this is “truly a time of grace for the Church.” (Photo: Rick Snizek)

The Cathedral is at capacity for this special Mass, so we invite you to join us in watching the live stream of the Solemn Mass of Installation for Bishop Lewandowski! Watch here - https://provd.io/live

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - VATICAN CITY — The appearance of white smoke at 6:08 p.m. Thursday from the makeshift chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, followed by the tolling of church bells — signaling that a successor to Pope Francis had been chosen — first drew audible gasps, then loud and enthusiastic cheers from the tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness a historic moment for the worldwide Catholic Church. (Graphic: Laura Kilgus; Photo: Vatican Media, CNS)