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Pope Leo XIV calls for fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22
Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22, coinciding with... Read more
Pope Leo XIV looks to Ukraine with hope: ‘We must work hard, pray hard’
On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work... Read more
Leo XIV calls theologians to find ‘balanced synthesis’ between God’s law, human freedom
Pope Leo invited participants attending the 17th International Congress of Moral Theology in Colombia to reflect on the world’s challenges... Read more
Pope Leo XIV invites Church to pray and fast for peace on Queenship of Mary feast day
The Holy Father urged his listeners to ask the Mother of God and “Queen of Peace” to intercede for those... Read more
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, patriarch says
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, the leader of the country’s Maronite Catholics, Cardinal... Read more
Pope Leo XIV visits favorite Marian shrine of John Paul II outside Rome
Pope Leo XIV made a private visit Tuesday to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella, Mother of Graces, near... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God
Pope Leo XIV reminded the bishops of the Amazon region of the importance of caring for nature without becoming slaves... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary when temptations, uncertainties arise in family life
Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s ‘fire of love’ to spread peace throughout the world
According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own... Read more
A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first 100 days
Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100... Read more
Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days
Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug.... Read more
From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days break new ground
Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV. Read more
Society of St. Pius X pilgrimage added to Vatican’s jubilee year calendar amid tensions
The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St.... Read more
At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God
Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more
Vatican publishes regulations on the awarding of public contracts
The Vatican issued an update to its public procurement regulations to streamline steps in the Holy See’s contracting processes while... Read more
Pope Leo XIV returns to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 13, at around 4:30 p.m. local time, returned to Castel Gandolfo,... Read more
Pope places Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day within Dicastery for the Laity
Pope Leo XIV has decided that the Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day should be incorporated within the Dicastery for... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Evil is real but does not have the last word
Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father continued his reflection on the Last Supper recorded... Read more
Pope Leo XIV approves measures benefiting families of Vatican employees
Pope Leo has approved measures benefiting Vatican employees, expanding paternity leave, the rights of parents with disabled children, and granting... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges mercy and vigilance in Angelus at St. Peter’s
Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics worldwide to invest their lives in compassion and mercy, urging vigilance and generosity in daily... Read more
