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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at a Pentecost prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square, Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit "teaches us to walk together in unity"

Jun 7, 2025

The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter’s Square on June 7 during a prayer vigil there.

Pope Leo XIV meets with delegates to the annual meeting of moderators of associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities on June 6, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

"Christian life is not lived in isolation": Pope Leo XIV to Leaders of Ecclesial Movements

Jun 6, 2025

Christians must not attempt to live out the promises of Christ alone, Leo told a delegation in Rome for the Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations, and New Communities.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

In Phone Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Russia to "favour peace, dialogue"

Jun 5, 2025

“The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,” Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said.

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his general audience on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Gather Cardinals on June 13 for Final Approval to Canonizations of 8 Blesseds

Jun 4, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will gather the cardinals at the Vatican on June 13 to give final approval to the canonizations of eight blesseds whose causes were promoted by Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV blesses a small attendee at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 4. 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

At His Third General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Says in Situations of Dejection, “find meaning” in God Loving Our Life

Jun 4, 2025

“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 greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June

Jun 3, 2025

In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Be Missionaries of Gospel to New Generations amid Widespread “privatization” of Faith: Pope Leo XIV to Families

Jun 2, 2025

In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and children often caught up in “worldly concerns.”

Pope Leo XIV smiles at the crowds at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025, gathered for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Marriage "not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman": Pope Leo XIV

Jun 1, 2025

Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that is total, faithful and fruitful,”

Pope Leo among the crowds gathered on St. Peter's Square for the Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Tells Families They Are the Cradle of Humanity's Future at Jubilee Celebration

Jun 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV declared families "the cradle of the future of humanity" during Mass for the Jubilee of Families at St. Peter's Square.

Pope Leo XIV gcelebrates the Holy Mass Holy Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly: Full Text

Jun 1, 2025

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

"Never its master": Why Pope Leo XIV Says Science Must Serve Humanity

Jun 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human dignity.

Pope Leo XIV delivers his homily during the ordination of 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome at St. Peter's Basilica on May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

“Great joy for the Church”: Pope Leo XIV Ordains 11 New Priests for Rome, Urges Transparent Priesthood

May 31, 2025

Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome during Saturday Mass, calling for priestly lives that are "transparent, visible, credible".

Pope Leo XIV welcomes representatives of various peace movements to the Vatican on May 30, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Peace Possible by "acknowledging, understanding, and surmounting" Disagreements: Pope Leo XIV

May 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV on Friday stated that authentic peace “takes shape from the ground up” when the differences and conflicts they entail “are not set aside.”

Pope Leo XIV with Peruvian registrars this Friday, May 30, at the Vatican. / Credit: Courtesy of Andina/Peru News Agency

Pope Leo XIV Set to Obtain New Peruvian Identity Document

May 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has updated his personal information for a new Peruvian national identity document.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims during his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Signals Focus on AI with Nod to Leo XIII’s Social Teaching Legacy

May 29, 2025

The new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need moral guidance, including artificial intelligence.

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV: Before Being Believers, We are Called to Be Human

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV held the second general audience of his pontificate today in which he reflected on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Pope Leo XIV meets employees of the Holy See and their families in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Saturday, May 24, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Give 500-euro "conclave bonus" to 5,000 Vatican Workers

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period. 

Pope Leo XIV prays with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Decries Severe Suffering in Gaza and Ukraine, “serious new attacks” against Civilians, Infrastructure

May 28, 2025

At the end of Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to the people suffering the devastating consequences of war.

Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

A Practical Guide to Obtaining an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Leo XIV

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is now granting apostolic blessings, a spiritual gesture that can be officially requested through the Vatican’s Apostolic Almoner’s Office.

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Vatican Refreshes Official Website for First Time in Nearly 30 Years

May 27, 2025

A banner image of a waving Pope Leo XIV against a simple light blue background can now be found spread across the top half of the revamped Holy See website’s homepage.