On the return flight to Rome, Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists about his mission to proclaim the Gospel to all peoples, recalls child victims of the wars in Iran and Lebanon, condemns the death...
As Pope Leo XIV wraps up his Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue reflects on the Pope’
Speaking to reporters on his flight from Malabo to Rome, the pope addressed war, migration, same-sex blessings, and the Vatican’s diplomacy with authoritarian governments.
At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and bear witness through their lives to "the faith that saves."
On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, Highmark Stadium will resound with the music of bands including the headliner Switchfoot, as well as laughter, games, family fun, service opportunities and worship during the inaugural FestPGH music and arts festival.
Holy Week, observed from Palm Sunday through Easter, is the most significant week of the Church year. Christians celebrate the love and mercy of Jesus, as shown through His sacrificial suffering and death, and His Resurrection. Bishop Mark Eckman will celebrate these liturgies at Saint Paul Cathedral and events around the community.
Lent begins on February 18, 2026, with Ash Wednesday, one of the most sacred days of the year for all Christians. Lent is a 40-day season of prayer and penance meant to help convert the faithful’s minds and hearts back to God. To help do this, Catholics pray, fast, and give alms.
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced a major new investment in Catholic elementary education, made possible through a significant Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) gift from an anonymous donor.
In light of ongoing winter weather conditions across western Pennsylvania, Bishop Mark Eckman of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is reminding the faithful to prioritize personal health and safety when discerning whether to attend Mass this weekend.
Two highly experienced musicians have been chosen to be the music directors for the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Office of Sacred Music and Saint Paul Cathedral Parish. John Sittard will be the new director and Luke Ponce will be the associate director.
With the significant winter storm forecast to impact western Pennsylvania this weekend, Bishop Mark Eckman has granted a dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for all Catholics in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
On Sunday, December 28 at noon in Saint Paul Cathedral, Bishop Mark Eckman will celebrate the local concluding Mass of the yearlong Jubilee of Hope that the late Pope Francis opened last Christmas Eve.
Finding a Mass for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day has been made easier with our online resource. Be sure to check with parish websites for any changes.
This Advent season is a time to reflect on the love of Christ we share, to prepare for Christmas and look forward to finding new ways to build on hope with renewed zeal for acts of faith and charity in the coming year,” said Bishop Mark Eckman.