Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Pontiff marks anniversary with visit to Marian shrine

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By Courtney Mares OSV News POMPEI, Italy — Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompei, one of Italy’s most beloved Marian shrines, placing his pontificate under the protection of the Virgin Mary. […]

1 year in, Pope Leo leans on prudence, quiet power

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By Paulina Guzik OSV News On May 8, 2025, white smoke rose over the Sistine Chapel and the world heard “Habemus Papam.” Journalists gathered at the top of the arm of Bernini Colonnade in Rome, upon hearing from Cardinal Dominique Mamberti: “Robertum Franciscum sanctae Romanae ecclesae cardinalem Prevost,” frantically asked: “Chi e?” — or “who […]

Shrine planned in Illinois to honor trailblazing Black priest

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By Simone Orendain OSV News The first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States — who has already had 40 potential miracles through his intercession investigated — is now getting his own national shrine in western Illinois where he grew up and once served. On April 29, the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, announced […]

Families in California will get free diapers for newborns

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By Kate Scanlon OSV News California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced May 8 a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn in the state. California, the Democrat said, will partner with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers and other essential children’s items to low-income families or those impacted by emergencies such as […]

Group faces excommunication over plan to name new bishops

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By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News The planned consecration of new bishops by the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X would be considered “a schismatic act,” the head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office said. In a statement released May 13 by the Vatican press office, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernandez, prefect of the Dicastery for the […]

4 asteroids gain monikers inspired by Vatican figures

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By Gina Christian OSV News Many things are named in honor of popes, including shrines, schools and other structures. The convention has taken to the heavens — literally. The Vatican Observatory announced in an April 29 press release that an asteroid has been named in honor of Pope Leo XIII, who formally reestablished the observatory […]

Pope, Anglican archbishop share call to work together

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By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Although the path to full communion has become “more difficult to discern,” Catholics and Anglicans must continue on the path of dialogue and “proclaim Christ to the world,” Pope Leo XIV said in his first meeting with Anglican Archbishop Sarah Mullally of Canterbury. In his address to Archbishop Mullally […]

Pope urges new priests to ‘keep the door open’ for all

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By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Priests are called each day to leave the doors of the church open to a “suffering humanity” in need and not “be an obstacle to those who wish to enter,” Pope Leo XIV told 10 deacons just before ordaining them to the priesthood. The vocation to priestly ministry is […]

Elizabeth Scalia: Meditating on Mark

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It Is Good Because my Lent took a nosedive about two-thirds of the way through, I am still immersed in a project I undertook in order to get my spiritual groove back: writing out the Gospel of Mark, in longhand. It has been a very interesting, instructive and spiritual enlivening experience and I recommend the […]

Pope responds to criticism with ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’

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By Courtney Mares and Kate Scanlon OSV News ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ALGIERS — Pope Leo XIV said April 13 he has “no fear” of President Donald Trump’s administration and responded to Trump’s criticism by telling journalists that his message to the U.S. president is “the message of the Gospel: Blessed are the peacemakers.” […]