Watch how the seminarians in Pope Leo XIV’s former diocese reacted to his election

You can tell a lot about a man by what those under his authority think of him

Here's how the seminarians in Pope Leo XIV's former diocese reacted to his election: pic.twitter.com/DXvd08z6b5

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Watching the White Sox with Pope Leo XIV

Father Maxime Villeneuve, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in San Diego, recounts his experience with the future Pope Leo XIII, and the providential connection between Leo XIII, Leo XIV, and the Augustinians...

They Look Like They’re on Skates — But It’s All Footwork. Watch and Be Amazed by Lezginka’s Ghostly Khakas Dance...

In this video, we'll be watching the national Caucasian dance ensemble, Lezginka, perform the traditional Khakas dance from the Dagestan Republic. Khakas is one of the most ancient and beautiful dances in the world, and is often compared to the ballet...

Take 5 minutes to listen to this short 2012 speech from the future Pope Leo XIV — it’s excellent...

Augustinian Father Robert Prevost reads from his 2012 address to the world Synod of Bishops on the new evangelization. The future Pope Leo XIV discusses the need for the church to adequately respond to the challenges posed by modern mass media. Each video is 3 minutes — be sure to watch both...

Jimmy Akin: My First Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV

It has been conventional wisdom for a long time that there wouldn’t be any American popes for the foreseeable future. Partly the reason is that, in the past, there weren’t that many American cardinals. Then, after World War II, America became a global superpower, and following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the thought went that the cardinals wouldn’t want the United States to be the dominant geopolitcal power in the world at the same time as having the papacy in the hands of an American...

Where Is the Pope in the Bible?

In this video, taken from the full course, Scott Hahn unpacks the Old Testament background of papal primacy and authority, looking especially to the Davidic kingdom as the interpretive key that unlocks Jesus’ words to Simon Peter, “I shall give to you the keys of the kingdom.” Drawing from Matthew 16, the prophecy of Isaiah 22, and the Davidic kingdom covenant, Dr. Hahn uses the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible to show how Christ established the Church not just spiritually, but structurally, with Peter at the head as His prime minister on earth.

Bishop Barron Discusses Papal Front-Runners with EWTN

Friends, as conclave preparations continue, I sat down in St. Peter’s Square with Colm Flynn, a reporter for EWTN News, to discuss the men who may become our next pope. Please pray for those gathered in Rome, especially the cardinal electors, who will soon elect St. Peter’s newest successor.

What Really Happens at a Conclave?

What’s really happening in the Vatican right now? How does the Church choose a new pope—and what does it mean for you?

Timestamps:

• 1:30 — What really happens in a conclave (and how it developed)
• 5:00 — What the Church actually believes about the Holy Spirit and the papal election
• 8:45 — The beauty of a Church that lasts 2,000+ years
• 12:00 — Is this whole thing biblical? Or just a bunch of smoke?
• 12:10 — Why cardinals don’t just vote—they discern
• 16:30 — What surprises most people about this ancient process
• 21:00 — Why the world still cares (even if they’ve left the Church)
• 21:30 — How to pray with the Church during this moment of discernment
• 25:30 — How YOU can impact the Church right now—yes, you

Marcia della Guardia Svizzera Pontificia (March of the Pontifical Swiss Guard )

Note: This is not the official March of the Swiss Guard. Lyrics: Milites Ecclesiae, made using https://www.udio.com.

Why ‘Ben-Hur’ Still Looks Like a Trillion Bucks

Ben-Hur (1959) isn’t just a great movie—it’s a miracle of filmmaking. In this video, we take a closer look at why it still holds up as one of the most visually spectacular and emotionally powerful films ever made...