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Pope Leo XIV appoints Auxiliary Bishop Michael Pham as bishop of San Diego
Bishop-elect Michael Pham was appointed the San Diego Diocese’s temporary administrator after Cardinal Robert McElroy was installed as bishop of... Read more
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
Synod undersecretary: Leo XIV ‘doesn’t govern from his office, he goes out to meet people’
The Spanish Augustinian Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín is among those who have collaborated most closely with Pope Leo... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Salvation does not come about by magic but by grace and faith’
At St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica, Pope Leo XIV entrusted the beginning of his pontificate to the intercession of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to meet cardinals at consistory to approve canonizations
Pope Francis had called for the consistory in late February, when he was in the hospital, but the date was... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appeals for end to hostilities in Gaza in first general audience
Pope Leo XIV in the first general audience of his pontificate appealed for an end to hostilities in the Gaza... Read more
‘A close, affectionate, joyful voice’: How a former colleague of Leo XIV describes him
Based on his experience working closely with him at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, Monsignor Humberto González reflects on... Read more
Cardinal Goh: Pope Leo XIV is the ‘right person’ to bring unity, balance to the Church
In an interview with EWTN News Vice President Matthew Bunson, Cardinal William Goh said the Holy Father is the “right... Read more
Leo XIV names Cardinal Reina chancellor of John Paul II marriage and family institute in Rome
Pope Leo XIV on Monday named Cardinal Baldassare Reina grand chancellor of the Pontifical Theological Institute John Paul II for... Read more
Fact check: Did Pope Leo give a 36-minute speech praising the leader of Burkina Faso?
A video purporting to show Pope Leo XIV reading a statement denouncing colonialism and praising the leader of Burkina Faso... Read more
From portable throne to electric vehicle: Evolution of papal transportation
From a portable throne carried on the shoulders of attendants to state-of-the-art electric cars, the pope’s means of transportation have... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV and top Vatican... 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
A papacy begins: Pope Leo XIV calls for united Church at inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, began his papacy with a richly-symbolic inaugural Mass, celebrated at the Vatican before... Read more
PHOTOS: The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome
The Saturday processions were held to mark the Jubilee of Confraternities. Two processions total marched through the Roman streets and... 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
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
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching Read more
What to watch for: Key moments taking place in Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass
Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor... 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
