The ‘urbi at orbi’ blessing by Pope Leo XIV
(OSV News)–The following is the full text of the “urbi et orbi” blessing given by Pope Leo XIV after his election May 8, 2025.
Ga. Catholic leaders, Christians react to new American pope
ATLANTA, Ga. - Georgia Catholics are excited and still a little bit in shock after the announcement of the first American pope.
Atlanta’s Catholic leadership react to selection of American for pope
ATLANTA - Excitement and pride filled the offices of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Thursday as staff and clergy gathered to witness a moment of history:
Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on election of Pope Leo XIV
ATLANTA—Upon the election of former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as the new pope May 8, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asked for prayers of uny for the Holy Father in a statement:
Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.
Members of Atlanta Archdiocese following Papal Conclave closely – WSB-TV
ATLANTA — Members of the Atlanta Archdiocese joined people around the world watching the Papal Conclave unfold in Vatican City on Wednesday.
Papal conclave: How Atlanta’s diversity helped shape America’s only African-American Cardinal
ATLANTA — As the Catholic Church prepares to select its next pope, Cardinal Wilton Gregory—the former archbishop for Atlanta's archdiocese ...
As conclave nears, all but four cardinal electors are in Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–All but four of the 135 cardinals who are eligible to enter the conclave May 7 to vote for a new pope had arrived in Rome by May 2, according to the Vatican press office.
At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd
VATICAN CITY (CNS)–On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the late pontiff was remembered as someone who was determined to live out ...
Argentinian parishioner remembers Pope Francis’ profound impact
ATLANTA—Cristian Bustos, parishioner of St. Monica Church in Duluth, learned of Pope Francis’ passing early on the morning of April 21.
Praying for the custodians of the Catholic Church’s mission
The Catholic Church has been able to follow the news of Pope Francis’s hospitalization and all that followed ...
Flannery O’Connor’s faith inspires new generation
MILLEDGEVILLE—Charlotte Aexel stood before the crowd of three dozen, narrating “A Good Man is Hard to Find” as fellow students brought Flannery O’Connor’s story to life.
Monsignor Donovan School to include seventh and eighth grades
ATHENS—Monsignor Donovan School, an independent Catholic School, will expand its academic program to include seventh and eighth grades beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
A moment with Pope Francis: St. Anna parishioner reflects on spiritual encounter
MONROE—For Cindy Connell Palmer, a trip to Italy turned into a moment of spiritual significance, one that became even more meaningful following the death of Pope Francis.
Bishop Tran reflects upon the invitation of Pope Francis
ATLANTA–Bishop John N. Tran offers prayers and words of gratitude upon hearing of the death of Pope Francis:
Bishop Shlesinger recalls pastoral charity of Pope Francis
ATLANTA–Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III remembers lessons learned from Pope Francis and shares how the pope impacted his own ministry in this April 21 reflection:
Bishop Konzen reflects on Pope Francis’ leadership
ATLANTA–Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, shares his personal memories of Pope Francis and his openness in this April 21 statement:
Atlantans remember Pope Francis for mercy, bold initiatives and art of encounter
ATLANTA—Avery Daniel was a seminarian studying in Rome when he was invited to be an altar server for a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. As he stood near the altar ...
Prayer, pilgrims accompany pope’s body to basilica
VATICAN CITY–To the chanting of Christ’s promise, “I am the resurrection and the life ...
