For nothing more glorious, nothing nobler, nothing surely more honorable can be imagined than to belong to the One, Holy Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church - Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christi, no. 91

Agora que o Brasil foi eliminado, por quem torcem os meus seguidores brasileiros?

Mad to think that there are more Catholics in the England team than the Brazil squad.

Vatican releases the themes for October's gathering in Rome of the Presidents of Episcopal Conferences with Pope Leo XIV to discuss the success of Amoris laetitia, 10 years on. press.vatican.va/content/sal…

The canonisation of St. Maria Goretti, who was stabbed to death at the age of 11 defending her virtue, in 1950 was the first to be held outdoors in the St. Peter's Square. In another first, her aged mother was present at the solemn ceremony. Her repentant murderer too.

Today is the Feast of St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr. At the age of 11, she refused the sexual advances of Alessandro Serenelli, 20, who stabbed her 14 times. She later died in hospital, forgiving her attacker. Patron Saint of rape victims, girls, and purity. Ora pro nobis

Seen in the Mexico dressing room ahead of the match with England in the World Cup Round of 16.

The decline of the Brazilian national team is mirrored by the decline of Catholicism in the country. This team lacks joy, replaced by dour Protestant work ethic that is alien to their culture.

Bro Argentinians 🤣

The Pope says he is in Castel Gandolfo for July for “a bit of rest, prayer, reading, and hopefully a bit of sport” You know he is playing tennis everyday

Pope Leo XIV back where Pope’s belong for the summer, and thanks the faithful gathered to welcome him this afternoon in Castel Gandolfo: “It is always an important moment, the encounter, and so I am glad that you are all here, thank you for the welcome, thank you for being brothers and sisters."

FIFA is corrupt

Rest well Papa!

This is unbelievable. Who intervened; Trump, the Pope or the mob?

Pope Leo XIV sends a video message for the conclusion of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the United States of America, saying: “The Eucharist, as Christ's saving presence in the community of the faithful and its spiritual food, is the most precious possession which the church can have in her journey through history. As the country marks the anniversary of the founding of its earthly homeland, it is my hope that this experience, as pilgrims, will also help you to fix your eyes on the Heavenly One, and likewise, serve as a reminder that Eucharist is an invaluable gift, our indispensable sustenance. It is precisely, through her recognition and reception of this gift, that the Church in the United States will find strength to carry on her charitable service to the wider society, especially in the areas of education, healthcare, and basic social services, while, at the same time, continuing her mission to evangelise.”

These migrants arrived at the aptly named Pope Francis Pier in Lampedusa

Pope Leo XIV epitomising Christian Charity meeting with migrants yesterday in Lampedusa who had arrived in Europe from Africa by boat the day before, and who have been helped by the UN’s refugee agency.

“In slavery, Christ is liberation. Amid the scourge of war, Christ is hope. In the hour of sin, Christ is forgiveness” - Pope Leo XIV

Angelus with Pope Leo XIV, from St. Peter's Square, Vatican. Live Now online at youtu.be/03pYP2Nmreo

Mbappé went full Argentine with that one

America is doing so well at World Cup because they are playing at home, Poch and the Pope.