Vatican News
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
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
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
Pope Leo XIV to diplomats: Peace and justice can be achieved by investing in the family
Pope Leo XIV told the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Friday that peaceful and just societies can... 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
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
Pope Leo XIV can accelerate ‘Leonine revolution’ in the Church, theologian says
George Weigel held a public lecture at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas on the “10 Markers of a... 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
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
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, 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
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
Vatican creates official Instagram account for Pope Leo XIV
The Dicastery for Communication said “Leo XIV inherits the X @Pontifex accounts used by Pope Francis and previously by Benedict... 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 urges Eastern Catholics not to abandon war-torn lands
“I thank God for those Christians — Eastern and Latin alike — who, above all in the Middle East, persevere... Read more
Synod leaders pledge obedience to Pope Leo XIV
As prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, the now-Pope Leo XIV participated in both sessions of the assembly of the... Read more
A priest friend of Pope Leo XIV shares memories of him in Peru
On Sunday, May 12, Pope Leo XIV made time in his busy schedule to welcome his friend Father Hugo Sánchez... Read more
10 countries Pope Leo XIV visited before becoming pope
Here are some of the countries the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has visited — or where he has been based... Read more
Pope Leo XIV, Zelenskyy hold first phone call about Russia-Ukraine war, Vatican says
The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Monday that the two leaders had spoken after the pope expressed concern for... Read more
