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Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists on May 12, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Veronica Giacometti/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV to Journalists: Thank You “for your service to the truth ... never give in to mediocrity”

May 12, 2025

In his first address to international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their service to the truth and for communicating peace in difficult times.

Bishop Robert Francis Prevost was named prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops on Jan. 30, 2023. / Credit: Frayjhonattan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

10 Countries Pope Leo XIV Visited Before Becoming Pope

May 12, 2025

Here are some of the countries the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has visited — or where he has been based for pastoral reasons — outside of the U.S. in the last three decades.

“Have no fear! Trust in the Lord” Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’ s Square for the Regina Coeli on Sunday, May 11, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

In First Queen of Heaven Prayer, Pope Leo Calls on Youths to “accept invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord!”

May 11, 2025

Pope Leo also celebrated Mother’s Day as jubilee bands and thousands of pilgrims created a festive atmosphere in St. Peter’s Square.