Pope Leo XIV
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Australian sister reflects on graces of jubilee pilgrimage
Traveling more than 10,000 miles, Sister Therese Mills spoke of her great joy as she joined thousands of pilgrims in... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Pentecost Sunday
Follow our live coverage of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in history, and the journey of his pontificate. Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday: The Holy Spirit inspires us to ‘break down walls’
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Pentecost Mass with participants in the Year of Hope's Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations, and New... Read more
Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit ‘teaches us to walk together in unity’
The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter’s Square on June 7... Read more
At ecumenical symposium, Pope Leo XIV says Catholic Church open to universal Easter date
The pope spoke at the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity,” which took place... Read more
Catholic journalist Ross Douthat discusses Pope Leo, religious revival, JD Vance
Douthat shared his thoughts on all things American and Catholic in an interview with Anchor Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to leaders of ecclesial movements: ‘Christian life is not lived in isolation’
Christians must not attempt to live out the promises of Christ alone, Leo told a delegation in Rome for the... Read more
2 prisoners from Rebibbia prison at pope’s general audience: ‘It was a great gift’
This week two prisoners currently serving sentences in Rome’s Rebibbia prison obtained special permission to participate in Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets with his diplomatic team
In his audience with members of the Vatican Secretariat of State on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV thanked them for their... Read more
Pope names Uganda-born priest to lead Louisiana’s Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
The 53-year-old priest, ordained for the diocese in 2013, has acted as diocesan administrator since the death of Bishop Mario... Read more
Pope Leo’s aim for basilica at Eucharistic miracle site in Peru impeded by legal dispute
In 2019, Robert Prevost, as bishop of Chiclayo, initiated a process with the Vatican for the recognition of a 17th-century... Read more
Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
“The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,”... Read more
8 blesseds scheduled to be elevated to the altars
Pope Leo XIV will gather the cardinals at the Vatican on June 13 to give final approval to the canonizations... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets leaders of Italian American foundation, blesses their cultural mission
Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work. Read more
Pope Leo XIV at general audience: ‘Our life is worthy’
“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the... Read more
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June
In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV blesses Giro d’Italia cyclists in Vatican City
Addressing the 159 cyclists in a square just inside Vatican City, the pope said: “Congratulations to all of you, and... Read more
Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to martyred cardinal who saved thousands of Jews
In a ceremony on Monday, Pope Leo XIV recalled the life and legacy of Iuliu Hossu, a Romanian Greek Catholic... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to families: Be missionaries of the Gospel who walk with other families
In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and... Read more
How can 3 French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal
The pope emphasized their shared spiritual trait: “They loved Jesus unreservedly in a simple, strong, and authentic way.” Read more
