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Pope Leo XIV blesses a small attendee at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 4. 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

At His Third General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Says in Situations of Dejection, “find meaning” in God Loving Our Life

Jun 4, 2025

“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the possibility to find meaning, because God loves our life,” Leo said.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June

Jun 3, 2025

In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library in 2021. / Credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Restoration, Digitization of Vatican Library Archives Gets Underway

Jun 2, 2025

The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient manuscripts and 2 million printed books.

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Be Missionaries of Gospel to New Generations amid Widespread “privatization” of Faith: Pope Leo XIV to Families

Jun 2, 2025

In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and children often caught up in “worldly concerns.”

Pope Leo XIV smiles at the crowds at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025, gathered for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Marriage "not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman": Pope Leo XIV

Jun 1, 2025

Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that is total, faithful and fruitful,”

Pope Leo among the crowds gathered on St. Peter's Square for the Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Tells Families They Are the Cradle of Humanity's Future at Jubilee Celebration

Jun 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV declared families "the cradle of the future of humanity" during Mass for the Jubilee of Families at St. Peter's Square.

Pope Leo XIV gcelebrates the Holy Mass Holy Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly: Full Text

Jun 1, 2025

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

"Never its master": Why Pope Leo XIV Says Science Must Serve Humanity

Jun 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human dignity.

Pope Leo XIV delivers his homily during the ordination of 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome at St. Peter's Basilica on May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

“Great joy for the Church”: Pope Leo XIV Ordains 11 New Priests for Rome, Urges Transparent Priesthood

May 31, 2025

Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome during Saturday Mass, calling for priestly lives that are "transparent, visible, credible".

Pope Leo XIV welcomes representatives of various peace movements to the Vatican on May 30, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Peace Possible by "acknowledging, understanding, and surmounting" Disagreements: Pope Leo XIV

May 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV on Friday stated that authentic peace “takes shape from the ground up” when the differences and conflicts they entail “are not set aside.”

The Sistine Hall of the Vatican Library. the library of the Holy See, currently located in Vatican City, is one of the oldest libraries in the world. / Credit: Checco2/Shutterstock

More than 80,000 Manuscripts from Vatican Library to Be Restored and Digitized

May 30, 2025

More than 80,000 ancient manuscripts from the Vatican Library will be restored and digitized thanks to an agreement with the Colnaghi Foundation.

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More than 60,000 pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly

May 29, 2025

More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.

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Vatican, Caritas: Global Economic Reforms Needed to Alleviate Poor Nations’ Debt Crisis

May 29, 2025

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of an “unjust global system.”

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims during his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Signals Focus on AI with Nod to Leo XIII’s Social Teaching Legacy

May 29, 2025

The new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need moral guidance, including artificial intelligence.

Cardinal Wilfrid Napier speaks to EWTN News in Rome on Monday, May 26, 2025. / Credit: EWTN News

Church in Africa must “bring people together” to Overcome Racism, Reverse “structures of apartheid”: Cardinal Napier

May 28, 2025

South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier told EWTN this week that the Catholic Church in South Africa can lead in helping overcome decades of apartheid and racial divide.

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV: Before Being Believers, We are Called to Be Human

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV held the second general audience of his pontificate today in which he reflected on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Pope Leo XIV meets employees of the Holy See and their families in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Saturday, May 24, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Give 500-euro "conclave bonus" to 5,000 Vatican Workers

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period. 

Pope Leo XIV prays with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Decries Severe Suffering in Gaza and Ukraine, “serious new attacks” against Civilians, Infrastructure

May 28, 2025

At the end of Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to the people suffering the devastating consequences of war.

Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

A Practical Guide to Obtaining an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Leo XIV

May 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is now granting apostolic blessings, a spiritual gesture that can be officially requested through the Vatican’s Apostolic Almoner’s Office.

The Servant of God Matthew Makil (center) appears in this 1896 photo flanked by apostolic vicars Aloysius Pazheparambil (left) and John Menachery (right). / Credit: kirchlicher Fotograf, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Pope Leo XIV Approves First Decrees Recognizing Three New Venerables

May 27, 2025

Leo XIV has authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decrees recognizing three new venerables, including two missionaries and an Indian bishop.