Vatican News
Pope Leo condemns ‘zeal for war,’ weak multilateralism in speech to diplomats
The pope addressed ambassadors and other diplomatic representatives to the Holy See at the Vatican on Jan. 9. Currently, 184... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Pope Leo XIV would like to hold annual meetings lasting three to four days, allowing... Read more
‘Pray with the Pope’: Leo XIV proposes monthly prayer for the challenges of the world
The Vatican has launched a prayer campaign inviting the faithful to join the Holy Father in prayer for a specific... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to cardinals: ‘We gather not to promote personal or group agendas’
In his homily to the cardinals, Pope Leo XIV emphasized working together to help the the pope govern the Church. Read more
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of January is for prayer with the word of God. Read more
Liturgy sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory
Cardinals agreed to discuss two topics: evangelization and the Church’s missionary activity, and “the Synod and synodality.” Read more
As consistory opens, Pope Leo XIV tells cardinals ‘I am here to listen’
The Holy Father outlined the four themes that will be discussed during the extraordinary consistory. Read more
Ahead of consistory, priest urges new canonical structure to resolve Latin Mass standoff
A French priest has proposed to the College of Cardinals the creation of an ecclesiastical jurisdiction to oversee celebration of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes relevance of Second Vatican Council before meeting with cardinals
After focusing his 2025 general audiences on the mysteries of the life of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV has begun a... Read more
Pope Leo names New York auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Rochester
Pope Leo has named New York auxiliary Bishop John S. Bonnici to lead the Diocese of Rochester, New York. Read more
Pope Leo XIV says God is found in humble places, not in prestige
Celebrating the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV said God’s saving presence is... Read more
Pope Leo XIV closes St. Peter’s Holy Door, concluding Jubilee of Hope
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an... Read more
St. Carlo Acutis’ parents helped develop new Vatican City State app
The parents of St. Carlo Acutis contributed to the development of a new official news application connected to the institutional... Read more
Vatican says more than 33 million pilgrims took part in jubilee
More than 33.4 million pilgrims traveled to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Hope, surpassing initial projections, the Vatican... Read more
Pope says Christian hope doesn’t depend on human calculations
Pope Leo XIV said Christian hope “is not based on optimistic forecasts or human calculations” but on God’s decision to... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls for respect for Venezuelan sovereignty after U.S. capture of Maduro
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela and called for the country’s national sovereignty to be... Read more
Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026
Pope Leo XIV is preparing for a busy 2026. Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and wounded families
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Catholics to pray for peace, “first, among nations bloodied by conflict and suffering,” and... Read more
Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear
Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to a steadfast openness to other people, warning that peace will not be built through... Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026
The Catholic Church offers special graces at both the close of a year and the beginning of a new year. Read more
