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Pope Leo XIV: Right to Religious Freedom is Not Optional But Essential
Pope Leo XIV on Friday received members of Aid to the Church in Need, a pontifical foundation that supports the Catholic Church in its evangelizing work.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Consecrated Persons to be "hungry for holiness"
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life.
Pope Leo XIV: Joy Does Not Have to Be "free from suffering"
“There is an obstacle that often prevents us from recognizing Christ’s presence in our daily lives: the assumption that joy must be free from suffering,” Pope Leo said Oct. 8.
Pope Leo XIV Recalls Palestinians Killed Since October 7 Hamas Attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two years ago it was a terroristic attack.”
Pope Leo XIV to Make First International Trip, to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Vatican, Other Catholic Libraries Turn to AI, Robotics to Digitize Collections
As the Vatican Apostolic Library digitizes some of its historic collection, other historic Catholic institutions in Rome are going even more high tech.
Pope Leo XIV Allows Outside Banks to Manage Holy See Investments
Pope Leo XIV issued “Coniuncta Cura” to allow the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to use banks outside the Vatican for investments.
Pope Leo Thanks Knights of Columbus for Generosity to Vatican, Service to Communities
Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica completed last year.
Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release amid Gaza Talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the Middle East, while also assuring prayers for victims of a devastating earthquake in the Philippines.
Pope Leo XIV Signs First Apostolic Exhortation, "Dilexi te"
The Vatican said in a press release that Leo signed the exhortation "Dilexi te" in the library of the Apostolic Palace.
Pope Leo XIV Attends Swearing-in of Swiss Guard, First for a Pope in Nearly 60 Years
The event took place in the Vatican's San Damaso Courtyard. The Holy Father was joined by a crowd of spectators watching as the 27 new members were sworn into the ranks of the papal guard.
Pope Leo: Old Age a Gift and Challenge; Requires Response of Missionary Pastoral Ministry
On Oct. 3, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican Apostolic Palace participants in the Second International Congress on Pastoral Care of the Elderly.
Swiss Guards, Protectors of the Pope, Don New Uniforms
The 135 Swiss Guards will don the new uniforms for the first time at a dinner the night before the Oct. 4 ceremony to swear in this year’s recruits.
Pope Leo XIV: "Culture of reconciliation" Needed to Support Migrants, Displaced People
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 2 said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people affected by migration and displacement across the world.
At UN, Vatican Official faults nations for "turning a blind eye" to Persecution of Christians
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher decried that attacks on Christians have intensified in recent years and accused the international community of “turning a blind eye.”
Pope Leo XIV, Arnold Schwarzenegger Promote Care for the Earth at Climate Conference
“We are one family, with one Father, who makes the sun to rise and sends rain on everyone,” Pope Leo said Oct. 1 at a conference center in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV Says He Will Not Interfere in Cardinal Becciu Court Case
In response to a journalist who asked the pontiff about the “Becciu trial,” Leo said “the trial must go forward” and that “he has no intention of interfering.”
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Prayers after Protests Turn violent in Madagascar
Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern over the recent violent clashes between law enforcement and young protesters in Madagascar.
This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the month of October
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October is for collaboration between different religious traditions.
Pope Leo XIV Restores Custom of Christmas Day Mass
The Vatican has announced Pope Leo’s Mass schedule for Nov. 1 through the end of the Christmas season in January 2026.
