Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, September 14, 1955) became Supreme Pontiff on May 8, 2025—the first pope from the United States. An Augustinian friar and canonist with a doctorate from the Angelicum, he served extensively in Peru before leading the worldwide Augustinian order for twelve years. Prior to his election, he served as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis. In his first papal address, he blessed the crowds in St. Peter's Square with the words: "Peace be with you all!" His previous reflections on the episcopate emphasized "communicating the beauty of faith and the joy of knowing Jesus Christ" as central to the Church's mission. (Image credit: Vatican Media)

Articles by Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV acknowledged divisions among the faithful with a call for fraternal communion and unity in the homily at his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at inaugural Mass beginning his Petrine ministry

May 18, 2025 / 10:00 am

Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry on Sunday, May 18, after being elected the 266th successor of St. Peter on May 8.

Pope Leo XIV gives a blessing during a meeting with participants in the Jubilee of Eastern Churches on May 14, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. Credit: Vatican Media

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching

May 17, 2025 / 09:42 am

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching

Pope Leo XIV gives the homily at Mass with the cardinale electors in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at Mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel

May 9, 2025 / 08:57 am

“You have called me to carry that cross, and to be blessed with that mission, and I know I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me,” the new pontiff said.