Local Masses
Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg (Pinellas County)
The Cathedral of St. Jude and the Chapel of Our Lady are open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.
A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated today April 21, 2025 at 11:00am.
St. Michael the Archangel, Clearwater (Pinellas County)
The Memorial Mass for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is this Wednesday, April 30th at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Please note, Benediction will start at 6pm not 6:30pm.
St. Paul Catholic Church, Tampa (Hillsborough County)
St. Paul Catholic Church is open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.
A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated tonight, April 21, 2025, at 7:00pm.
Christ the King, Tampa (Hillsborough County)
Daily Mass today, April 21, 2025 in the church as we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
Nativity, Brandon (Hillsborough County)
A memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be celebrated on Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 pm.
Our Lady of the Rosary, Land O’ Lakes (Pasco County)
A Memorial Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30pm.
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Hernando County)
We will celebrate a Special Mass in Memoriam of Our Pope Wednesday, April 30th at 7 pm.
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In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope for cooperation to allow food and medical aid to reach civilians in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and for their safe evacuation.
In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope for cooperation to allow food and medical aid to reach civilians in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and for their safe evacuation.
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, the longtime personal secretary of Pope John Paul II, celebrates Mass in Rome for the 45th anniversary of the John Paul II Vatican Foundation, and highlights how the foundation helps preserve the memory of its founder but also helps future generations.
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, the longtime personal secretary of Pope John Paul II, celebrates Mass in Rome for the 45th anniversary of the John Paul II Vatican Foundation, and highlights how the foundation helps preserve the memory of its founder but also helps future generations.
Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 members of the International Theological Commission and renews the mandates of 6 others who served during its previous five-year term.
Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 members of the International Theological Commission and renews the mandates of 6 others who served during its previous five-year term.
Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop of Marseille, calls for a return to peace following clashes and unrest that have rocked France over the last few days, condemning the violence as “unacceptable,” a message echoed by Lyon’s Archbishop Olivier de Germay.
Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop of Marseille, calls for a return to peace following clashes and unrest that have rocked France over the last few days, condemning the violence as “unacceptable,” a message echoed by Lyon’s Archbishop Olivier de Germay.
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to his residence in Castel Gandolfo this week but instead continue his recovery at the Vatican, and will hold his Wednesday General Audience on October 21, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to his residence in Castel Gandolfo this week but instead continue his recovery at the Vatican, and will hold his Wednesday General Audience on October 21, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Among their other busy Apostolates of Education, Health Care, Pastoral and Social services, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (MSHR), Southern Nigerian Region, are providing an enabling environment, suitable for rest, spiritual renewal and human growth to all, including priests, religious and lay people from all walks of life.
Among their other busy Apostolates of Education, Health Care, Pastoral and Social services, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (MSHR), Southern Nigerian Region, are providing an enabling environment, suitable for rest, spiritual renewal and human growth to all, including priests, religious and lay people from all walks of life.
The crisis in Yemen deepens with renewed fighting that has left hundreds of thousands of people displaced.
The crisis in Yemen deepens with renewed fighting that has left hundreds of thousands of people displaced.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France in demonstrations against rising living costs and government policies. Violent clashes between protesters and riot police left vehicles burning, shops damaged, and nearly 1,800 people arrested. Journalists were also attacked during the unrest.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France in demonstrations against rising living costs and government policies. Violent clashes between protesters and riot police left vehicles burning, shops damaged, and nearly 1,800 people arrested. Journalists were also attacked during the unrest.
On World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV prays that the Church might always remain faithful to Jesus’ exhortation to “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to all creation”
On World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV prays that the Church might always remain faithful to Jesus’ exhortation to “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to all creation”
The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi recently joined the universal Church in the global campaign of "One Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace and Unity in the World." The prayer event took place at St. Daniel Cathedral Parish in Solwezi, the provincial capital of North-Western Province in Zambia.
The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi recently joined the universal Church in the global campaign of "One Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace and Unity in the World." The prayer event took place at St. Daniel Cathedral Parish in Solwezi, the provincial capital of North-Western Province in Zambia.
Pope Leo XIV thanks doctors, nurses, and staff at the Gemelli Hospital for their care during his recent hospitalization, and expresses gratitude “to all those who have prayed for me over these past few days”.
Pope Leo XIV thanks doctors, nurses, and staff at the Gemelli Hospital for their care during his recent hospitalization, and expresses gratitude “to all those who have prayed for me over these past few days”.
In his first public event following surgery last Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the famous saying of Christ, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s”, explaining that Jesus is calling us “to be truthful, free from servile fear or hypocrisy, free to do good”.
In his first public event following surgery last Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the famous saying of Christ, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s”, explaining that Jesus is calling us “to be truthful, free from servile fear or hypocrisy, free to do good”.
He walks while praying before the Blessed Sacrament because if he stops, the mosquitoes make prayer impossible. Only 5 percent of his diocese is land; the rest is water. Reaching some communities can take up to three days by boat. “It really is the end of the world,” Bishop Jacek Tendej of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia in Papua New Guinea told Vatican News ahead of World Mission Sunday.
He walks while praying before the Blessed Sacrament because if he stops, the mosquitoes make prayer impossible. Only 5 percent of his diocese is land; the rest is water. Reaching some communities can take up to three days by boat. “It really is the end of the world,” Bishop Jacek Tendej of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia in Papua New Guinea told Vatican News ahead of World Mission Sunday.
Donald Trump suspends recently passed sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia that were due to take effect in just a few days, prompting criticism from Ukraine and from European allies.
Donald Trump suspends recently passed sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia that were due to take effect in just a few days, prompting criticism from Ukraine and from European allies.
In an interview with Vatican News, Professor Stefano Margaritora, who operated on Pope Leo XIV on October 13, says the surgery was routine, though he experienced “a deep feeling I cannot describe.” The Pope needs about another ten days to recover fully and “was an ideal patient.”
In an interview with Vatican News, Professor Stefano Margaritora, who operated on Pope Leo XIV on October 13, says the surgery was routine, though he experienced “a deep feeling I cannot describe.” The Pope needs about another ten days to recover fully and “was an ideal patient.”
The FAO warns that increasing restrictions on access to agricultural land in the Gaza increases risks to Palestinian farmers
The FAO warns that increasing restrictions on access to agricultural land in the Gaza increases risks to Palestinian farmers
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and has returned to the papal apartments in Vatican City State, where he will lead the Angelus on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and has returned to the papal apartments in Vatican City State, where he will lead the Angelus on Sunday.
As he departs Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Leo XIV greets Varvara, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl whom he met on December 31 as she awaited surgery for cancer. She offers him a photograph of their hug in St. Peter’s Square and a stuffed toy, similar to the one that accompanied her as she fled the war.
As he departs Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Leo XIV greets Varvara, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl whom he met on December 31 as she awaited surgery for cancer. She offers him a photograph of their hug in St. Peter’s Square and a stuffed toy, similar to the one that accompanied her as she fled the war.
Thirty years after the death of Joseph Louis Cardinal Bernardin, archbishop of Chicago from 1982 to 1996, the Italian archdiocese of Trento has organized various events in memory of the prelate, whose origins lie in the region.
Thirty years after the death of Joseph Louis Cardinal Bernardin, archbishop of Chicago from 1982 to 1996, the Italian archdiocese of Trento has organized various events in memory of the prelate, whose origins lie in the region.
On his fifth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say he can be discharged from Gemelli Hospital, with the Holy See Press Office confirming that he will return to the Vatican on Saturday afternoon and pray the Angelus on Sunday from the window of the papal apartment.
On his fifth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say he can be discharged from Gemelli Hospital, with the Holy See Press Office confirming that he will return to the Vatican on Saturday afternoon and pray the Angelus on Sunday from the window of the papal apartment.
As the Church celebrates the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Whose image do we bear?"
As the Church celebrates the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Whose image do we bear?"
On the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter’s Basilica, a new film explores the faith, history and archaeology at its heart. The trailer premiered at the Rome Film Festival and features Pope Leo XIV reflecting on St Peter.
On the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter’s Basilica, a new film explores the faith, history and archaeology at its heart. The trailer premiered at the Rome Film Festival and features Pope Leo XIV reflecting on St Peter.
Speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expresses his "deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region," and calls for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expresses his "deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region," and calls for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Delegates of Jesus Youth groups from around the world are coming to Rome to mark 40 years of prayer and mission.
Delegates of Jesus Youth groups from around the world are coming to Rome to mark 40 years of prayer and mission.
On his fourth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say new blood tests and a chest X-ray confirm "the steady improvement in his overall condition," and the Pope celebrates Mass for several members of the Gemelli Hospital medical staff.
On his fourth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say new blood tests and a chest X-ray confirm "the steady improvement in his overall condition," and the Pope celebrates Mass for several members of the Gemelli Hospital medical staff.
On the occasion of World Food Day, UNICEF is highlighting the link between the climate crisis and child malnutrition, warning that rising global temperatures could leave millions more children suffering from malnutrition and stunted growth by 2050.
On the occasion of World Food Day, UNICEF is highlighting the link between the climate crisis and child malnutrition, warning that rising global temperatures could leave millions more children suffering from malnutrition and stunted growth by 2050.
Ahead of World Mission Sunday, the Vatican’s Fides news agency releases the 2026 Church Statistics report, recording a rising number of Catholics on every continent, more priests, and fewer religious sisters and major seminarians.
Ahead of World Mission Sunday, the Vatican’s Fides news agency releases the 2026 Church Statistics report, recording a rising number of Catholics on every continent, more priests, and fewer religious sisters and major seminarians.
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from his lung operation at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, child cancer patients at the hospital's pediatric oncology ward have reassured him of their prayers, reiterating that "faith moves mountains."
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from his lung operation at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, child cancer patients at the hospital's pediatric oncology ward have reassured him of their prayers, reiterating that "faith moves mountains."
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin says the inauguration of a new building for the Iraqi Embassy to the Holy See is a “sign of hope” that stands in stark contrast “with the prevailing tide of growing distrust worldwide.”
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin says the inauguration of a new building for the Iraqi Embassy to the Holy See is a “sign of hope” that stands in stark contrast “with the prevailing tide of growing distrust worldwide.”
Speaking to Vatican News, Brother Hernán Santos González, president of Bethlehem University, speaks about the many restrictions on students’ freedom of movement and the fear surrounding the future, adding that "we have never really lost hope."
Speaking to Vatican News, Brother Hernán Santos González, president of Bethlehem University, speaks about the many restrictions on students’ freedom of movement and the fear surrounding the future, adding that "we have never really lost hope."
In his message to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization for World Food Day 2026, Pope Leo XIV calls for food to be recognized as 'a basic human right,' insists that bread must never be used as 'a weapon of war,' and urges the international community to show the 'moral audacity' needed to combat hunger.
In his message to the UN Food and Agricultural Organization for World Food Day 2026, Pope Leo XIV calls for food to be recognized as 'a basic human right,' insists that bread must never be used as 'a weapon of war,' and urges the international community to show the 'moral audacity' needed to combat hunger.
Catholics worldwide will unite in the International Missionary Rosary on October 17 to pray for the Church’s global mission and for Pope Leo XIV’s health and recovery, on the eve of the 100th edition of World Mission Day.
Catholics worldwide will unite in the International Missionary Rosary on October 17 to pray for the Church’s global mission and for Pope Leo XIV’s health and recovery, on the eve of the 100th edition of World Mission Day.
Archbishop Kulbokas describes the role of the local Catholic community amid the ongoing conflict and upholds its humanitarian network, thanks to which more than one billion euros in aid have been distributed.
Archbishop Kulbokas describes the role of the local Catholic community amid the ongoing conflict and upholds its humanitarian network, thanks to which more than one billion euros in aid have been distributed.
Speaking at a lecture organised by The Tablet in London, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher reflects on the distinctive role of Holy See diplomacy, stressing the importance of dialogue, international law and the protection of human dignity.
Speaking at a lecture organised by The Tablet in London, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher reflects on the distinctive role of Holy See diplomacy, stressing the importance of dialogue, international law and the protection of human dignity.
Archbishop Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano highlights human dignity, the rule of law and the protection of minors in addressing criminal networks.
Archbishop Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano highlights human dignity, the rule of law and the protection of minors in addressing criminal networks.
At least 35 people were killed in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday when the roof of a private school collapsed. More than 50 others were injured.
At least 35 people were killed in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday when the roof of a private school collapsed. More than 50 others were injured.
On his third day in the hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say his chest X-ray in the morning shows "good recovery of the lung that underwent surgery," as he resumes his work.
On his third day in the hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say his chest X-ray in the morning shows "good recovery of the lung that underwent surgery," as he resumes his work.
Twenty-two communication students from five Catholic universities explore how artificial intelligence can serve people and communities while safeguarding human dignity in a six-day programme in Yogyakarta.
Twenty-two communication students from five Catholic universities explore how artificial intelligence can serve people and communities while safeguarding human dignity in a six-day programme in Yogyakarta.
The episcopal ordination of Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao takes place in Haimen, in China’s Jiangsu Province, following his appointment by Pope Leo XIV under the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.
The episcopal ordination of Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao takes place in Haimen, in China’s Jiangsu Province, following his appointment by Pope Leo XIV under the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.
During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN addresses the need for disarmament to build peace. In a separate committee, he emphasises the importance of eradicating hunger to tackle the world's greatest challenge: poverty.
During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN addresses the need for disarmament to build peace. In a separate committee, he emphasises the importance of eradicating hunger to tackle the world's greatest challenge: poverty.
Established on October 16, 1981, by Pope John Paul II himself, the non-profit organization stands as a living testament to the legacy of the Polish Pontiff. Its president, Monsignor Ptasznik, says: “We want to keep the memory of Saint John Paul II increasingly alive and, at the same time, bring his legacy into the present, making it relevant to today’s world and to the world of tomorrow.”
Established on October 16, 1981, by Pope John Paul II himself, the non-profit organization stands as a living testament to the legacy of the Polish Pontiff. Its president, Monsignor Ptasznik, says: “We want to keep the memory of Saint John Paul II increasingly alive and, at the same time, bring his legacy into the present, making it relevant to today’s world and to the world of tomorrow.”
In a small village in Northern Kazakhstan in Central Asia, a school founded by a German priest is nurturing intercultural understanding, interreligious dialogue and technological skills, offering young people the confidence to shape their own future.
In a small village in Northern Kazakhstan in Central Asia, a school founded by a German priest is nurturing intercultural understanding, interreligious dialogue and technological skills, offering young people the confidence to shape their own future.
The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, and got up and had breakfast, in their latest update since he underwent a successful lung operation on Tuesday.
The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, and got up and had breakfast, in their latest update since he underwent a successful lung operation on Tuesday.
The Vatican holds a press conference for the conclusion of the ecclesial encounter “Ten Years After Amoris laetitia: Proclaiming the Gospel with Families Today,” convened by Pope Leo XIV to mark the tenth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation.
The Vatican holds a press conference for the conclusion of the ecclesial encounter “Ten Years After Amoris laetitia: Proclaiming the Gospel with Families Today,” convened by Pope Leo XIV to mark the tenth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation.
At the conclusion of the meeting to mark the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Pope Leo XIV says he will review the fruits of their work and emphasizes his hope that families will always be active participants in the life and mission of local Churches.
At the conclusion of the meeting to mark the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Pope Leo XIV says he will review the fruits of their work and emphasizes his hope that families will always be active participants in the life and mission of local Churches.
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung surgery in hospital, a group of students from his hometown of Chicago are sending him get-well cards and Chicago White Sox blanket.
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung surgery in hospital, a group of students from his hometown of Chicago are sending him get-well cards and Chicago White Sox blanket.
The Holy See Press Office says the Pope underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery on Wednesday morning, which confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally.
The Holy See Press Office says the Pope underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery on Wednesday morning, which confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally.
In a joint ecumenical document, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Association of Evangelicals call for “compassion and wisdom” in the immigration debate affecting the country.
In a joint ecumenical document, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Association of Evangelicals call for “compassion and wisdom” in the immigration debate affecting the country.
Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, inspired by Pope Leo’s Apostolic visit to Cameroon in April 2026, is a Pastoral Guide for teaching Peace.
Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, inspired by Pope Leo’s Apostolic visit to Cameroon in April 2026, is a Pastoral Guide for teaching Peace.
A severe shortfall in donor support threatens vital protection for refugees, including thousands fleeing conflict in Sudan who are still waiting to be registered in Chad.
A severe shortfall in donor support threatens vital protection for refugees, including thousands fleeing conflict in Sudan who are still waiting to be registered in Chad.