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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV’s first days
Follow our live coverage as Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in history, begins his pontificate. Read more
Pope Leo XIV expected to live in traditional papal apartment unused by Pope Francis
The papal apartment, which is a series of rooms wrapping around the Vatican’s Sixtus V Courtyard, was the traditional home... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s American citizenship: Can he keep it as pope?
In addition to being a natural-born American citizen, Pope Leo XIV is also a naturalized citizen of Peru, having ministered... Read more
Love the Sinner: Pope Leo XIV meets tennis star at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV met Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner at the Vatican on Wednesday. Read more
Here’s where you can download the official photo of Pope Leo XIV for free
The Holy See press office released a new photograph of Pope Leo XIV on Friday, available for free download. Read more
Future Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral thesis offers clues to his pontificate
According to the rector of Rome’s Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral thesis has a vision... Read more
Cardinal Parolin doesn’t rule out Pope Leo XIV going to Nicaea
The Vatican secretary of state has not ruled out the possibility of Pope Leo XIV traveling to Nicaea to celebrate... Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at inaugural Mass beginning his Petrine ministry
Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry on Sunday, May 18,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV embraces elements of Francis’ vision; some views still unclear
Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his... Read more
Pope Leo XIV laments that today’s youth have to deal with ‘relativism’ and ‘superficiality’
Pope Leo XIV received the Brothers of the Christian Schools, founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle, on May... Read more
The meaning of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass and taking possession of St. John Lateran
The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor... Read more
Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music launches ‘Let’s Sing with the Pope’ video series
The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative. Read more
UPDATE: Senate Democrats block U.S. Vatican ambassador confirmation
Senate Democrats this week blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the Holy See,... Read more
All the saints and Church Fathers Pope Leo XIV quoted in his first week
The Catholic Church’s first pope from the Augustinian order is already helping to educate the faithful through his deep knowledge... Read more
Young pilgrims prepare to share love of Christ in the Eucharist during 3,300-mile trek
Pilgrims preparing to take part in the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage spoke at a press conference about their preparation for... Read more
Pope Leo XIV, Ocáriz discuss process of revising Opus Dei’s statutes
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday briefly discussed the revision of Opus Dei’s statutes with the apostolate’s prelate, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz. Read more
World leaders, delegates set to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass
Here is a list of the leaders and representatives who will be present in St. Peter’s Square for the 10... Read more
JD Vance, Marco Rubio to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both of whom are Catholic, will attend the May... Read more
An athletic pope: Pope Leo XIV worked out regularly at this gym
The Omega Fitness Club is suddenly the most famous gym in Rome. Read more
An Augustinian pope: Upholding Africa’s legacy and embracing Eastern Christianity
Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about... Read more
