Sept. 14 marks the 50th anniversary since the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774-1821), the first American-born saint.

In situations where "hatred seemed to have permeated every aspect of life," modern Christian martyrs showed that love is stronger than death, Pope Leo XIV said.

Dozens of small handmade signs and large bold banners waved in the crowd of some 30,000 visitors in St. Peter's Square on Pope Leo's birthday Sept. 14.

What does celebrating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross mean for us today? This Gospel reading helps us to understand.

Humanity has the potential to overcome the violence and hatred that increasingly divides people, Pope Leo XIV said during his first interview as pope.