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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for December: For Christians in Areas of War or Conflict
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for December is for Christians living amidst war or conflict, especially in the Middle East.
Pope Leo XIV Praises "wonderful adventure" of Parenthood Despite Hardships
Pope Leo XIV praised “the wonderful adventure” of becoming parents that many families are choosing to embark on today, despite economic and social difficulties.
Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Papal Trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV begins the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon on Nov. 27. Follow here for live updates of his historic trip.
Pope Leo XIV: Hope Does Not Mean Having All the Answers But Trusting in God
Pope Leo XIV stated that hope “does not mean having all the answers, but rather it calls us to put our trust in God.”
Pope Leo XIV Warns against "false mercy" in Marriage Annulment Proceedings
In a firm call to avoid “false mercy” in marriage annulment proceedings, Pope Leo XIV reminded that compassion cannot disregard the truth.
New book by Pope Leo XIV: Human Fraternity is "the antidote against all extremism"
“The Power of the Gospel” is the title of a new Italian-language book by Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV to Caritas: Be Artisans of Peace, Serve Every Person With Dignity
Pope Leo XIV on Friday met with the leadership and staff of Caritas Internationalis, the Church’s global charitable network operating in more than 200 countries.
Pope Leo XIV Recognizes Martyrdom of Two Priests Killed by Nazis
The killings marked the first day of what is now known as the Marzabotto Massacre, a large civilian massacre in which Waffen-SS units murdered at least 770 civilians.
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Nigerian Priest as Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Mons. Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, who has been serving as Under-Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, as the assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.
Pope Leo XIV Says He Hopes to Visit Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV said he would love to travel and his top destinations are the Marian shrines of Fátima in Portugal and Guadalupe in Mexico.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ecological Conversion and Support for Contemplative Life
At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying the death and resurrection of Christ form the “foundation” of an integral ecology.
How Pope Leo XIV Typically Spends His Day Off
In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV described his typical Tuesday day off.
Pope Leo XIV Meets with His Home State’s Governor
Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV Says Missionaries "become a presence everywhere of the whole Church"
Pope Leo XIV told members of the diplomatic service at the papal missions they have been chosen to “become a presence everywhere of the whole Church.”
Pope Leo XIV Encourages Stronger Climate Actions
Pope Leo XIV said “stronger climate actions will create stronger and fairer economic systems” in a video message to the U.N. climate conference (COP30).
“My prayers are with families in Kivu,” Pope Leo XIV Prays for Victims of Christian Persecution in DR Congo
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his spiritual closeness with countries where Christians are persecuted and prayed for families that have lost their loved ones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where attacks targeting Christians are said to be emerging.
Pope Leo XIV Asks for Liturgy that is "sober in its solemnity" While Respecting Popular Piety
Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and calling for attention to be paid to popular piety.
Pope Leo XIV Holds Protection of Minors "deep in his heart"
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants in the meeting for “Building Communities that Protect Dignity,” promoted by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Lebanese Catholics Abroad Await Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Their Homeland With Hope
Members of the Lebanese Catholic diaspora hope the new pontiff will continue his papal predecessors’ solidarity with the Middle East’s most Christian country.
