Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV: Right to religious freedom is not optional but essential
Pope Leo XIV on Friday received members of Aid to the Church in Need, a pontifical foundation that supports the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to consecrated men and women: ‘The Church needs you’
Pope Leo XIV said the Church and the world need men and women consecrated to Jesus to reveal God’s presence... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges consecrated persons to be ‘hungry for holiness’
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Read more
Immigration is a ‘Gospel issue’ before a ‘political issue,’ U.S. bishop says
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, said immigration is a “Gospel issue” before it is a “political issue” in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV addresses immigration policies in meeting with Chicago labor leaders
Pope Leo XIV addressed immigration and respect for vulnerable migrants in a meeting with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: News agencies have ‘crucial role’ in forming consciences, sharing the truth
Pope Leo XIV made his comments at a private meeting at the Vatican with participants of the Oct. 9–10 MINDS... Read more
Pope Leo XIV commends Catholic Charities USA’s ministry to migrants, refugees
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter commending Catholic Charities USA for being “agents of hope” to vulnerable people, especially migrants... Read more
Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us
Pope Leo XIV, in first apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi Te,” writes that the Church, if it wants to belong to Christ,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Joy does not have to be ‘free from suffering’
“There is an obstacle that often prevents us from recognizing Christ’s presence in our daily lives: the assumption that joy... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV to make first international trip, to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from... Read more
Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer
Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday. Read more
Pope Leo thanks Knights of Columbus for generosity to Vatican, service to communities
Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
Pope Leo XIV allows outside banks to manage Holy See investments
Pope Leo XIV issued “Coniuncta Cura” to allow the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to use banks... Read more
Vatican and other Catholic libraries turn to AI and robotics to digitize collections
As the Vatican Apostolic Library digitizes some of its historic collection, other historic Catholic institutions in Rome are going even... Read more
Pope decries rise of antisemitic hatred, urges ceasefire and hostage release amid Gaza talks
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the... Read more
America’s ‘immigrants’ nun’ says many are afraid to even go to the supermarket
As ICE arrests increase, Sister Norma Pimentel says a sense of widespread fear is spreading. Read more
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... Read more
Pope Leo XIV attends swearing-in of Swiss Guard, first for a pope in nearly 60 years
Pope Leo XIV was joined by a crowd of spectators in the Vatican’s San Damaso Courtyard as 27 new members... Read more
Pope Leo: Old age a gift and challenge; requires response of missionary pastoral ministry
On Oct. 3, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican Apostolic Palace participants in the Second International Congress on Pastoral... Read more
