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Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Aug. 24, the pope reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from Luke.
“With a heart wounded by the violence that ravages your land, I address you on this day of your national feast,” the pope wrote in the letter.
The pope called on parliamentarians to ensure that “power is tamed by conscience and law is at the service of human dignity.”
Pope Leo XIV issued an ecumenical appeal to all Christians to be architects of reconciliation and peace throughout the world on the occasion of Ecumenical Week.
Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22, coinciding with the liturgical feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pope Leo invited participants attending the 17th International Congress of Moral Theology in Colombia to reflect on the world’s challenges in light of divine revelation.
The Holy Father urged his listeners to ask the Mother of God and “Queen of Peace” to intercede for those suffering due to war and violence.
On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work and prayer are needed to achieve peace.
Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro.
According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own lives and communities.
Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100 days.
Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug. 16). Here are some of the most notable.
Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV.
The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Aug. 20.
Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish.
The Vatican issued an update to its public procurement regulations to streamline steps in the Holy See’s contracting processes while maintaining integrity and transparency.
Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father continued his reflection on the Last Supper recorded in the Gospel of St. Mark.
Pope Leo XIV on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 13, at around 4:30 p.m. local time, returned to Castel Gandolfo, where he stayed July 6–22.
Pope Leo has approved measures benefiting Vatican employees, expanding paternity leave, the rights of parents with disabled children, and granting family subsidies.
Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics worldwide to invest their lives in compassion and mercy, urging vigilance and generosity in daily actions.