Bishop David Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, is calling on the Diocese of Youngstown to pray for peace. This request comes from Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for March. You can find more information at ClickToPray.org.
A theme for this issue emerged and that is “fatherhood.” It was a coincidence, but I could not have planned it better for the issue hitting around Father’s Day, which is June 15 this year.
Read Bishop Bonnar’s homily from the Mass at St. Columba Cathedral on May 12, celebrating the new Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.
Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter—the first American to hold that role.
In his first address, the Holy Father quoted St. Augustine: “With you I am a Christian, for you a
