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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV Shares Lunch with More Than 1,300 People in Need at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV had lunch on Sunday with more than 1,300 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion, gathering with them in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall for a festive meal marking the World Day of the Poor.
Pope Leo XIV to Movie Makers: Film Can Portray "longing for the infinite"
Pope Leo XIV told representatives of the global film industry on Saturday that cinema is far more than entertainment, calling it a vehicle capable of expressing humanity’s deepest spiritual search and its longing for the infinite.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for "prudent" Evaluation of Supernatural Phenomena to Avoid Superstition
Pope Leo XIV during an address at the Vatican on Thursday called for the “prudent” evaluation of supernatural phenomena to avoid falling into superstition.
Pope Leo XIV Receives Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez
Pope Leo XIV received on Nov. 13 Rolando Álvarez, the exiled bishop of Matagalpa and apostolic administrator of Estelí in Nicaragua.
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 Asks Benedictines to Confront Modern Challenges with Prayer, Study, Holiness
Pope Leo XIV visited the Aventine Hill in Rome to celebrate a Mass for the 125th anniversary of the dedication of Sant’Anselmo Church.
New Book Recounts Anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s Life, Including the Day He was Reported Dead
“From Robert to Leo” recounts various little-known episodes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead.
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Could Fuel "antihuman ideologies" in Medicine
Pope Leo XIV warned Monday that artificial intelligence could exacerbate “antihuman ideologies” in medicine as doctors and theologians raise alarms about AI in health care.
"The Sound of Music" and "It’s a Wonderful Life" among Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Films
The Vatican has revealed the names of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films upon announcing the Holy Father’s upcoming meeting with the world of cinema on Nov. 15.
Pope Leo XIV: Build the Church on the Solid Foundations of Christ, Not on Worldly Criteria
At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid foundations” rooted in Christ.
Pope Leo XIV Meets with 15 Abuse Survivors at the Vatican
The encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three hours.
Pope Leo XIV Plans to Hold Major Meeting of Cardinals in January
In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene an Extraordinary Consistory” for Jan. 7-8, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Warns about New Addictions: Pornography and Internet Abuse
Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of excessive internet use.
Pope Leo XIV: We Should Allow "ourselves to be challenged" By Those Who Suffer
Pope Leo XIV told two women’s religious congregations that we should “allow ourselves to be challenged” by the presence of those who suffer.
Pope Leo XIV to Seminarians: "Piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality"
“A piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality; doctrine without prayer becomes sterile and cold,” Pope Leo XIVsaid in a Nov. 5 letter to seminarians.
Pope Leo XIV Receives European Christian Leaders After Signing of New Ecumenical Charter
Pope Leo XIV received in a Nov. 6 audience the members representatives of the Christian Churches of Europe, who met in Rome to sign the updated “Charta Œcumenica.”
Pope Leo XIV Discusses Two-state Solution with Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas
The pope and Abbas spoke about “an urgent need to provide assistance to the civilian population in Gaza and to end the conflict by pursuing a two-state solution.”
Pope Leo XIV Says Spiritual Needs of Detained Migrants Deserve Attention
Pope Leo XIV said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo that the spiritual rights of migrants in detention must be considered.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Suffrage for Deceased Prelates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for the late Pope Francis and for deceased cardinals and bishops.
Pope Leo XIV urges Ceasefire in Sudan, Condemns Post-election Violence in Tanzania
Pope Leo XIV issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian access in Sudan and Tanzania on Sunday, decrying escalating violence that has left civilians dead and aid blocked in parts of Africa.
