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Pope Leo XIV Urges Making Time "to speak with God"
Pope Leo XIV urged Christians on Wednesday to set aside time in their daily lives to speak with God in prayer and warned about the harm to one’s relationship with him when this is ignored.
Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes Relevance of Second Vatican Council ahead of Extraordinary Consistory
After focusing his 2025 general audiences on the mysteries of the life of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV has begun a catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council.
Pope Leo XIV: True Treasure is Found in the Heart, Not "too much doing"
Pope Leo XIV spoke about the solution for restless hearts in his catechesis at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 17.
Fraternity "one of the great challenges for contemporary humanity": Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the world’s need for fraternity — a gift from Christ that frees us from selfishness and division — during the general audience.
Pope Leo XIV: "The Church does not tolerate antisemitism"
Pope Leo XIV condemned antisemitism during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 29 and also prayed for those affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Pope Leo XIV: Sadness in Life Can Be Healed Through Christ
Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father said the mystery of Christ’s resurrection can “change one’s outlook on the world.”
Pope Leo XIV Explains Why Christian Hope is Better Than Optimism
Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christian hope to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly general audience on Oct. 15, 2025.
Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Audience: The Cross of Christ is "greatest discovery" of Life
The Holy Father greeted hundreds of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square from his popemobile, blessing several babies and accepting various gifts from people from different countries.
Pope Leo XIV Pleads for Help for "humanitarian catastrophe" in Sudan
Pope Leo XIV pleaded for assistance for the people of Sudan, who are experiencing violence, famine, natural disasters, and disease.
Pope Leo XIV: "Christian hope is not evasion, but decision"
Addressing thousands of pilgrims in the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall, Pope Leo XIV on Aug. 27 emphasized Jesus’ embrace of suffering.
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 suffering due to war and violence.
God’s Eucharistic Love Not by "chance" But "conscious choice": Pope Leo XIV
The Holy Father in his Wednesday audience said St. Mark’s Gospel shows us that Jesus’ love for his disciples “is not the result of chance but of a conscious choice.”
Pope Leo XIV Expresses His Closeness to Persecuted Christians in the Middle East
“To the Christians of the Middle East, I say: I am close to you! The whole Church is close to you!” Pope Leo XIV exclaimed.
At General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Laments "fatigue of living" Afflicting Modern Society
The pope addressed pilgrims at his final Wednesday general audience before summer break, when he is expected to reduce his schedule and public engagements for all of July.
Pope Leo XIV: Jesus Can Heal the Past and Transform Your History
Pope Leo XIV reminded listeners at the Wednesday general audience that Jesus is capable of healing and unblocking our past.
At His Third General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Says in Situations of Dejection, “find meaning” in God Loving Our Life
“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the possibility to find meaning, because God loves our life,” Leo said.
Pope Leo XIV Appeals for End to Hostilities in Gaza in First General Audience
Pope Leo XIV in the first general audience of his pontificate appealed for an end to hostilities in the Gaza Strip and for the entry of humanitarian aid.
General Audience, Angelus Remain Suspended Despite Pope Francis’ Return to Vatican
Pope Francis is not expected to meet with large groups of faithful until at least the end of May.
"Let us do penance for peace": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience
Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.
Ask for the Grace "to listen more than we speak": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience
Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who was always attentive to the will of God.
