Don’t rush your visit to a sacred site. Allow yourself time for prayer in all the spaces on the campus, whether that’s the main church, a side chapel, a crypt or an altar that houses a relic. The grounds of many of these sites are also breathtaking and afford opportunities to admire both the architecture of the building and the tranquil beauty of God’s creation.
What’s in a name? When it comes to the name a new pope selects, it can mean quite a lot. Church historians say Pope Leo XIV’s choice of a name was a powerful statement that conveys both a sense of tradition and an openness to the realities of the modern world. (Read more) Here are a few intriguing facts about some of the 13 men who have taken the name Leo before our new pope, and what his choice of name might say about his pontificate.