Ave Maria

Pope Leo prays at the Grotto of the Apparitions in Lourdes. Kneeling in prayer surrounded by thousands of faithful, the Pope asked for “the gift of fraternal harmony” for France, and also entrusted to Mary the prayers of those who are sick and suffering.

1 million French people singing Salve Regina with Pope Leo XIV at Place de la Concorde This is where King Louis XVI was martyred in the French Revolution

Blessed Fulton Sheen, pray for us

What a moment! Pope Leo XIV prays outside of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as the crowd cheers and sings the “Salve Regina.”

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle

One of the best ways to get happiness and pleasure out of life is to ask ourselves, "How can I please God?" It is the pleasure-seeker who is bored, for all pleasures diminish with repetition. - Ven. Fulton Sheen

The Evil One tries to deceive us into thinking that our temptations and sins have full control over us. Yet, Jesus assures us they do not and he invites us to rely on his power to expel our “demons and unclean spirits.” In our weakness, we find our strength in the Lord!

The Litany of the Saints at the funeral of Pope Saint John Paul II

Ave, Regina caelorum, Ave, Domina Angelorum: Salve, radix, salve, porta Ex qua mundo lux est orta: Gaude, Virgo gloriosa, Super omnes speciosa, Vale, o valde decora, Et pro nobis Christum exora.

“Since God had commanded it, it was necessary that I do it.”- Saint Joan of Arc

Consider seriously how quickly people change, and how little trust is to be had in them; and hold fast to God, who does not change. - St. Teresa of Avila

“When one is convinced that his cause is just, he will fear nothing.” ~ St. John Bosco

"Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul except sin. God commands you to pray, but he forbids to worry." —Saint Francis de Sales

« Ne rien vouloir et ne rien chercher d'autre, sinon, en toutes choses et par tous les moyens, une plus grande louange et gloire de Dieu Notre Seigneur. » Ignace de Loyola

“The Lord is more eager to forgive than we are to ask.” —Saint John Chrysostom

I welcome with satisfaction the reaching of an agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, which will be signed on Friday, as an encouraging result of patient work in dialogue and negotiation. I express my gratitude to the countries that have worked to facilitate a meeting between the parties and to make this agreement possible. I hope that the agreement may help strengthen mutual trust, security, and stability in the Middle East, promoting paths of dialogue and cooperation among peoples. #Peace

Mary, Mother of God, pray for us

Did you know that the Trinity Dome features a litany of saints who are associated with the United States and the National Shrine? These heroes of the faith inspire us to pursue the path of holiness. #nationalshrine #catholic

In a world torn apart by wars and divisions, in a society that is increasingly fragmented and individualistic, we wish to be witnesses and prophets of unity, welcome, harmony, and peace, even at the cost of sacrifice and renunciation. We wish to offer our “yes,” ready if necessary to die to ourselves, to lose ourselves in order to find ourselves again, to renounce the superfluous in order to build upon what is essential and lasts forever (Mt 16:24–26). #ApostolicJourney

St. Joan of Arc, military leader and patron saint of France, pray for us!