Vatican News
Zelenskyy shares letter from Pope Leo XIV on Ukraine’s Independence Day
“With a heart wounded by the violence that ravages your land, I address you on this day of your national... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Jesus challenges presumption of those who think they are already saved
Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Aug. 24, the pope... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic legislators to look to Augustine’s ‘City of God’
The pope called on parliamentarians to ensure that “power is tamed by conscience and law is at the service of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls Christians to ecumenism to be architects of reconciliation and peace
Pope Leo XIV issued an ecumenical appeal to all Christians to be architects of reconciliation and peace throughout the world... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls for fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22
Pope Leo XIV has called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Friday, Aug. 22, coinciding with... Read more
Pope Leo XIV looks to Ukraine with hope: ‘We must work hard, pray hard’
On Aug. 19, Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for an end to the war in Ukraine, noting that hard work... Read more
Leo XIV calls theologians to find ‘balanced synthesis’ between God’s law, human freedom
Pope Leo invited participants attending the 17th International Congress of Moral Theology in Colombia to reflect on the world’s challenges... Read more
Pope Leo XIV invites Church to pray and fast for peace on Queenship of Mary feast day
The Holy Father urged his listeners to ask the Mother of God and “Queen of Peace” to intercede for those... Read more
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, patriarch says
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, the leader of the country’s Maronite Catholics, Cardinal... Read more
Pope Leo XIV visits favorite Marian shrine of John Paul II outside Rome
Pope Leo XIV made a private visit Tuesday to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella, Mother of Graces, near... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God
Pope Leo XIV reminded the bishops of the Amazon region of the importance of caring for nature without becoming slaves... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary when temptations, uncertainties arise in family life
Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s ‘fire of love’ to spread peace throughout the world
According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own... Read more
A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first 100 days
Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100... Read more
Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days
Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug.... Read more
From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days break new ground
Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV. Read more
Society of St. Pius X pilgrimage added to Vatican’s jubilee year calendar amid tensions
The Society of St. Pius X will hold a solemn high Mass and a procession to the Basilica of St.... Read more
At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God
Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more
Vatican publishes regulations on the awarding of public contracts
The Vatican issued an update to its public procurement regulations to streamline steps in the Holy See’s contracting processes while... Read more
Pope Leo XIV returns to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 13, at around 4:30 p.m. local time, returned to Castel Gandolfo,... Read more
