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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.
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 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 Signs First Apostolic Exhortation, "Dilexi te"
The Vatican said in a press release that Leo signed the exhortation "Dilexi te" in the library of the Apostolic Palace.
Pope Leo XIV Attends Swearing-in of Swiss Guard, First for a Pope in Nearly 60 Years
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.
Pope Leo XIV: "Culture of reconciliation" Needed to Support Migrants, Displaced People
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 2 said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people affected by migration and displacement across the world.
Pope Leo XIV Says He Will Not Interfere in Cardinal Becciu Court Case
In response to a journalist who asked the pontiff about the “Becciu trial,” Leo said “the trial must go forward” and that “he has no intention of interfering.”
"Let there be peace!": Book of Pope Leo XIV’s Discourses to be Published August 27
On Aug. 27 the Vatican will publish a compilation of Pope Leo XIV’s discourses from the first months of his pontificate in a book signed by the pontiff.
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Legislators to Look to Augustine’s "City of God"
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 Invites Church to Pray and Fast for Peace on Queenship of Mary Feast Day
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.
Start of Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate Brings Surge of Interest in Papal Blessings
The surge in blessings reflects enthusiasm over the start of a new pontificate and highlights a traditional practice that combines devotion with fundraising for charitable works.
Cardinal Tagle at Influencers Jubilee: "Love cannot be generated by an algorithm"
“You are not only influencers, you are also missionaries,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on July 29.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New President to Lead Vatican’s Child Safeguarding Commission
The prelate succeeds U.S.-born Cardinal Seán O’Malley, 81, the founding president of the safeguarding commission established by Pope Francis in 2014.
Pilgrimages "vital" for Christians' ife of Faith: Pope Leo XIV
The Holy Father invited a large group of teachers and young people from Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to the Vatican on Saturday.
Rome’s Priests Look for Leadership from Their New Bishop, Pope Leo XIV
“We are very hopeful; you perceive a lot of enthusiasm, anyway, whether from brother priests or from the people of God,” newly ordained Father Simone Troilo told CNA.
At His Third General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Says in Situations of Dejection, “find meaning” in God Loving Our Life
“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.
Vatican Refreshes Official Website for First Time in Nearly 30 Years
A banner image of a waving Pope Leo XIV against a simple light blue background can now be found spread across the top half of the revamped Holy See website’s homepage.
Pope Leo XIV Thanks Pontifical Mission Societies for Devotion to Communion, Universality
The pope asked his listeners to be inspired and renewed in their vocation to “be a leaven of missionary zeal within the people of God.”
Being American, Pope Leo XIV's Pontificate Could Mean Increased Charitable Giving: Papal Foundation President
President of the Papal Foundation, which carries out the Holy Father’s humanitarian aid projects, thinks Leo XIV’s papacy might increase charitable giving in US.
Pope Leo XIV's Papal Name Points to "clear vision of the Church" amid Turbulance: Italian Cardinal Elector
"I asked him why he took this name," Filoni said. "He's an Augustinian. ... He told me, 'In this moment, we need a man with a clear vision of the Church.'"
