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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV Erects Bariadi Catholic Diocese in Tanzania, Appoints Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Leo XIV has erected the Catholic Diocese of Bariadi as the 36th Episcopal See in Tanzania, carved out from the Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga of the East African nation.
"We gather not to promote personal or group agendas": Pope Leo XIV to Cardinals
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called on cardinals to experience the extraordinary consistory as a time of spiritual discernment in unity and warned against the temptation to put personal interests ahead of the common good.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the month of January 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for prayer with the word of God.
As Extraordinary Consistory Opens, Pope Leo XIV Tells Cardinals "I am here to listen"
The Holy Father outlined the four themes that will be discussed during the extraordinary consistory.
Catholic Bishop of Kitui Diocese in Kenya Appointed Coadjutor of Country’s Machakos Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Joseph Maluki Mwongela, the Local Ordinary of the Catholic Diocese of Kitui in Kenya, as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of the country’s Machakos Diocese, granting him the “right of succession” in accordance with Canon 403 §3 of the Code of Canon Law.
Key Dates on the Agenda of Pope Leo XIV and Vatican for 2026
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a busy 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Ends 2025 Urging Catholics to Examine Conscience and Entrust New Year to God
In St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 31, the pope said 2025 brought both joy and sorrow, citing the jubilee pilgrimage of the faithful as well as “the passing of the late Pope Francis.”
“The future is in the hands of the One who offers the greatest hope”: Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve
Pope Leo XIV presided over first vespers (evening prayer) at the Vatican on Wednesday in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
Pope Leo XIV Warns against Gambling, Which "ruins many families"
Speaking to the National Association of Italian Municipalities, Pope Leo XIV warned of the dangers of gambling as well as the challenges of poverty, marginalization, and mental illness.
Pope Leo XIV: To Let God Work in Your Life, You Have to Empty Yourself
Speaking to pilgrims from St. Thomas Villanova Parish in Spain, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the saint’s virtues and interior life of prayer that produced many fruits.
Six Catholic Public Figures Who Made Major Headlines in 2025
A look at six of this past year’s leading Catholic newsmakers.
Pope Leo XIV Meets Tiniest Members of the Flock — Babies: Photos
Pope Leo XIV has welcomed and greeted a plethora of babies at the Vatican since his election on May 8.
Pope Leo XIV on Christmas Night: Make Room for Others
Leo celebrated the Christmas night Mass, also known as Midnight Mass, for an estimated 6,000 attendees in the Vatican basilica at 10 p.m.
Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas Night Homily: Full Text
Pope Leo XIV's full homily at Christmas Mass during the Night in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.
Ghana’s Jasikan Catholic Diocese Gets New Shepherd as Pope Leo XIV Accepts Retirement of Bishop Akwasi
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the retirement of Bishop Gabriel Akwasi Ababio Mante from the pastoral care of Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Jasikan and appointed Mons. Simon Kofi Appiah as his successor.
Pope Leo XIV Creates News Catholic Diocese in Mozambique, Appoints Comboni Bishop Pioneer Local Ordinary
Pope Leo XIV has created the Catholic Diocese of Caia in Mozambique, and appointed Bishop António Manuel Bogaio Constantino, who has been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the country’s Beira Catholic Archdiocese, as its pioneer Local Ordinary.
Pope Leo XIV Tells Vatican Employees Doing Work Well Gives Glory to God
Meeting the workers on Dec. 22, Pope Leo XIV said he is still getting to know the Vatican and experiences it as “a great mosaic” made up of many offices and services.
In Apostolic Letter, Pope Leo XIV Calls for Renewed Priestly Formation, Fraternity, and Mission
The document, “A Fidelity That Generates the Future,” reflects on two decrees of the Second Vatican Council on priests — both promulgated in 1965.
Pope Leo XIV Urges "more missionary" Roman Curia, Warns against Internal Divisions
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican offices to be “more mission-oriented.”
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Key Virtues for Final Days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for Catholics in the final days of Advent.
