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The Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), popularly known as the Vatican Bank. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Introduces Significant Reform to Holy See’s Investments

Oct 15, 2025

Last week, Pope Leo XIV introduced a significant reform to the financial architecture of the Holy See.

Pope Leo XIV greets a baby at his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Sends Antibiotics to Children in Gaza

Oct 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has sent 5,000 doses of antibiotics to Gaza following the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace deal.

Pope Leo XIV meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella during his first state visit to the country that surrounds Vatican City State on Oct. 14, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Meets Italian President Sergio Mattarella in First State Visit to Italy

Oct 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Tuesday.

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality on Oct. 12, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

World Mission Day: Leo XIV Calls for Supporting Those Who Bring Christ to Ends of Earth

Oct 13, 2025

In a video released Oct. 13, Pope Leo XIV said World Mission Day is an opportunity for the entire Catholic Church to unite in prayer for missionaries.

The main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, which was desecrated on Oct. 10, 2025. / Credit: Jorge Royan (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Cardinal Presides Over Act of Reparation in St. Peter’s Following Desecration of Altar

Oct 13, 2025

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti presided over a penitential rite of reparation at the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica following a serious act of desecration on Oct. 10.

Through the example of Mary, Pope Leo on Sunday in St. Peter's Square said the Church can see the “revolutionary nature of love and tenderness” and its impact on the events of history as well as the everyday lives of each individual. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Authentic Marian Spirituality Brings God’s Tenderness into the Church

Oct 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square was attended by 30,000 pilgrims in Rome for the Jubilee of Marian Spiritualities, and thousands more people who gathered in neighboring streets.

Pope Leo XIV stands before the original Our Lady of Fatima statue at a Marian vigil in St. Peter's Square, Rome, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Thousands of Pilgrims join Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square to Pray the Rosary for Peace

Oct 11, 2025

Before the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was brought to Rome from Portugal for the Oct. 11–12 Jubilee of Marian Spiritualities, the pope entrusted believers to the Mother of God to guide the Church in its “pilgrimage of hope.”

A view of St. Peter's Basilica during the Mass for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, with Bernini's baldachin and the papal altar decorated with white flowers, Dec. 8, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Man Desecrates Altar of St. Peter's Basilica

Oct 11, 2025

The man climbed the altar and "urinated under the stunned gaze of hundreds of tourists," according to the Roman newspaper Corriere Della Sera.

Pope Leo XIV greets men and women religious during an audience for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Oct. 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

"The Church needs you": Pope Leo XIV to Women and Men Consecrated

Oct 10, 2025

Pope Leo XIV said the Church and the world need men and women consecrated to Jesus to reveal God’s presence and his “great plan of peace and salvation” for humanity.

Pope Leo XIV meets with members of Aid to the Church in Need at the Vatican on Oct. 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Right to Religious Freedom is Not Optional But Essential

Oct 10, 2025

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 greets those gathered for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 9, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Urges Consecrated Persons to be "hungry for holiness"

Oct 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life.

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV: Joy Does Not Have to Be "free from suffering"

Oct 8, 2025

“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 answers questions from the media outside Castel Gandolfo in Italy on Oct. 7, 2025. / Credit: Hannah Brockhaus/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Recalls Palestinians Killed Since October 7 Hamas Attack

Oct 8, 2025

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 waves to pilgrims gathered for the Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists on Sept. 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Make First International Trip, to Turkey and Lebanon

Oct 7, 2025

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.

The Sistine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Library. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Vatican, Other Catholic Libraries Turn to AI, Robotics to Digitize Collections

Oct 7, 2025

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 waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Allows Outside Banks to Manage Holy See Investments

Oct 6, 2025

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 XIV shakes hands with Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly during an audience with Knights of Columbus leadership at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo Thanks Knights of Columbus for Generosity to Vatican, Service to Communities

Oct 6, 2025

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 Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 5, 2025. / Daniel Ibañez

Pope Decries Rise of Antisemitic Hatred, Urges Ceasefire and Hostage Release amid Gaza Talks

Oct 5, 2025

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 his first apostolic exhortation, 'Dilexi te', at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Signs First Apostolic Exhortation, "Dilexi te"

Oct 4, 2025

The Vatican said in a press release that Leo signed the exhortation "Dilexi te" in the library of the Apostolic Palace.

Pope Leo XIV greets a member of the Swiss Guard during a swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Attends Swearing-in of Swiss Guard, First for a Pope in Nearly 60 Years

Oct 4, 2025

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.