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Pope Leo XIV Shares Lunch with More Than 1,300 People in Need at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV had lunch on Sunday with more than 1,300 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion, gathering with them in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall for a festive meal marking the World Day of the Poor.
Where the World Sees Threats, the Church Sees Children: Pope Leo XIV
Celebrating Mass for the Jubilee of the Poor on the Ninth World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians not to retreat into a closed or “religious” world of their own, but to help make human society “a space of fraternity and dignity for all, without exception.”
Pope Leo XIV to Movie Makers: Film Can Portray "longing for the infinite"
Pope Leo XIV told representatives of the global film industry on Saturday that cinema is far more than entertainment, calling it a vehicle capable of expressing humanity’s deepest spiritual search and its longing for the infinite.
Pope Leo XIV Urges "thinking the faith" amid Risk of Cultural Emptiness
Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged academics to “think the faith” in order to confront what he called an increasingly pervasive “cultural emptiness.”
Pope Leo XIV Calls for "prudent" Evaluation of Supernatural Phenomena to Avoid Superstition
Pope Leo XIV during an address at the Vatican on Thursday called for the “prudent” evaluation of supernatural phenomena to avoid falling into superstition.
Pope Leo XIV Proposes 19th-century Indian Religious as a Model of Women’s Emancipation
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday spoke of the beatification of Mother Elisva Vakha’i, the 19th-century founder of the Third Order of the Teresian Discalced Carmelites in India.
Vatican Declares Alleged Apparitions of Jesus in France "not supernatural"
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith declared that alleged apparitions of Jesus in France do not have a divine origin and are “not supernatural.”
Fraternity "one of the great challenges for contemporary humanity": Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV reflected on the world’s need for fraternity — a gift from Christ that frees us from selfishness and division — during the general audience.
Pope Leo XIV Asks Benedictines to Confront Modern Challenges with Prayer, Study, Holiness
Pope Leo XIV visited the Aventine Hill in Rome to celebrate a Mass for the 125th anniversary of the dedication of Sant’Anselmo Church.
New Book Recounts Anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s Life, Including the Day He was Reported Dead
“From Robert to Leo” recounts various little-known episodes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Augustinian from Nigeria to Prefecture of the Papal Household at Vatican
Father Edward Daniang Daleng, OSA, has been procurator general of the Order of St. Augustine — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order.
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Could Fuel "antihuman ideologies" in Medicine
Pope Leo XIV warned Monday that artificial intelligence could exacerbate “antihuman ideologies” in medicine as doctors and theologians raise alarms about AI in health care.
"The Sound of Music" and "It’s a Wonderful Life" among Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Films
The Vatican has revealed the names of Pope Leo XIV’s favorite films upon announcing the Holy Father’s upcoming meeting with the world of cinema on Nov. 15.
Pope Leo XIV: Build the Church on the Solid Foundations of Christ, Not on Worldly Criteria
At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid foundations” rooted in Christ.
Pope Leo XIV Against Stereotypes and Prejudices That Obscure the Mystery of the Church
Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to contemplate “the mystery of unity and communion with the Church of Rome” during his Sunday Angelus on Nov. 9.
Pope Leo XIV Meets with 15 Abuse Survivors at the Vatican
The encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three hours.
Pope Leo XIV Plans to Hold Major Meeting of Cardinals in January
In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene an Extraordinary Consistory” for Jan. 7-8, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Warns about New Addictions: Pornography and Internet Abuse
Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of excessive internet use.
Pope Leo XIV Calls on Catholics to Lead in Ethical Artificial Intelligence Development
In a message to the Builders AI Forum at the Vatican in Rome, Pope Leo said the development of AI “cannot be confined to research labs or investment portfolios.”
Pope Leo XIV: We Should Allow "ourselves to be challenged" By Those Who Suffer
Pope Leo XIV told two women’s religious congregations that we should “allow ourselves to be challenged” by the presence of those who suffer.
