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Vatican's 88-foot-tall 2025 Christmas Tree Towering in the Centre of St. Peter's Square
The 88-foot tall spruce tree from Italy’s Bolzano province was erected next to the ancient Egyptian obelisk which stands in the middle of the 17th century Baroque square designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Vatican Defends Monogamy against Polygamy, Polyamory
“One Flesh: In Praise of Monogamy” was published in Italian by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on Nov. 25.
Pope to Give 2025 Ratzinger Prize to Conductor Riccardo Muti at Christmas Concert
Riccardo Muti will conduct a concert at the Vatican in Pope Leo XIV’s honor on Dec. 12.
Pope Leo XIV: Hope Does Not Mean Having All the Answers But Trusting in God
Pope Leo XIV stated that hope “does not mean having all the answers, but rather it calls us to put our trust in God.”
Pope Leo XIV Urges Christians to Move Beyond Outdated Theological Disputes
Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to move beyond “theological controversies” that no longer serve the cause of unity and to rediscover together the faith professed at the Council of Nicaea 1,700 years ago.
Pope Leo XIV Warns against "false mercy" in Marriage Annulment Proceedings
In a firm call to avoid “false mercy” in marriage annulment proceedings, Pope Leo XIV reminded that compassion cannot disregard the truth.
New book by Pope Leo XIV: Human Fraternity is "the antidote against all extremism"
“The Power of the Gospel” is the title of a new Italian-language book by Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV to Caritas: Be Artisans of Peace, Serve Every Person With Dignity
Pope Leo XIV on Friday met with the leadership and staff of Caritas Internationalis, the Church’s global charitable network operating in more than 200 countries.
Pope Leo XIV Recognizes Martyrdom of Two Priests Killed by Nazis
The killings marked the first day of what is now known as the Marzabotto Massacre, a large civilian massacre in which Waffen-SS units murdered at least 770 civilians.
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis.
Synod on Synodality Reports Reveal Continued Study on Women, But Not Female Diaconate
The reports also show that a new group on the liturgy, requested by Pope Leo XIV, is not addressing the Vatican’s controversial restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass.
Pope Leo XIV Says He Hopes to Visit Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV said he would love to travel and his top destinations are the Marian shrines of Fátima in Portugal and Guadalupe in Mexico.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ecological Conversion and Support for Contemplative Life
At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying the death and resurrection of Christ form the “foundation” of an integral ecology.
How Pope Leo XIV Typically Spends His Day Off
In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV described his typical Tuesday day off.
Pope Leo XIV Meets with His Home State’s Governor
Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV Says Missionaries "become a presence everywhere of the whole Church"
Pope Leo XIV told members of the diplomatic service at the papal missions they have been chosen to “become a presence everywhere of the whole Church.”
Pope Leo XIV Encourages Stronger Climate Actions
Pope Leo XIV said “stronger climate actions will create stronger and fairer economic systems” in a video message to the U.N. climate conference (COP30).
Pope Leo XIV Laments Distortion of the Gospel for "particular interests"
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Pope Leo XIV Asks for Liturgy that is "sober in its solemnity" While Respecting Popular Piety
Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the Hours and calling for attention to be paid to popular piety.
Pope Leo XIV Holds Protection of Minors "deep in his heart"
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants in the meeting for “Building Communities that Protect Dignity,” promoted by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
