Vatican News
New book by Pope Leo XIV: Human fraternity is ‘the antidote against all extremism’
“The Power of the Gospel” is the title of a new Italian-language book by Pope Leo XIV. Read more
PHOTOS: St. Cecilia, martyr and patron saint of music, rests in Roman basilica named for her
St. Cecilia, widely known as the patron saint of music and musicians, is buried in the Basilica of St. Cecilia... Read more
Pope Leo XIV recognizes martyrdom of 2 priests killed by Nazis
The killings marked the first day of what is now known as the Marzabotto Massacre, a large civilian massacre in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Caritas: Be artisans of peace, serve every person with dignity
Pope Leo XIV on Friday met with the leadership and staff of Caritas Internationalis, the Church’s global charitable network operating... Read more
Sen. Klobuchar meets Pope Leo XIV to advocate for abducted Ukrainian children
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joined a delegation of Ukrainians forcibly taken to Russia during the war with Ukraine who met with... Read more
Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis. Read more
Belarus pardons 2 Catholic priests after talks with Vatican
Two Catholic priests in Belarus will be released from prison in an act of “goodwill” after national leaders engaged in... Read more
How Pope Leo XIV typically spends his day off
In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV... Read more
Pope Leo appoints Nigerian priest assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State
Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, 44, succeeds Father Roberto Campisi, who was appointed permanent observer of the Holy See to UNESCO... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV meets with his home state’s governor
Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican. Read more
Synod on Synodality reports reveal continued study on women, but not female diaconate
The reports also show that a new group on the liturgy, requested by Pope Leo XIV, is not addressing the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says he hopes to visit Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV said he would love to travel and his top destinations are the Marian shrines of Fátima in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls for ecological conversion and support for contemplative life
At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying the death and resurrection of... Read more
Virgin Mary doesn’t have ‘the role of holding back God’s wrath,’ Vatican expert says
Vatican expert says considering the Virgin Mary as “Co-Redemptrix” or “Mediatrix” distorts the Christian faith and leads to a superstitious... Read more
Abuse of consecrated women: ‘The first words should be: I believe you, you are not alone’
The challenge of addressing abuse within consecrated life was the focus of a meeting organized by the Pontifical Commission for... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says missionaries ‘become a presence everywhere of the whole Church’
Pope Leo XIV told members of the diplomatic service at the papal missions they have been chosen to “become a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV encourages stronger climate actions
Pope Leo XIV said “stronger climate actions will create stronger and fairer economic systems” in a video message to the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Nigeria: ‘Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered’
Both Christians and Muslims have been slaughtered in Nigeria, where there is terrorist activity over economic questions, Pope Leo XIV... Read more
3 things to know about the 2 papal basilicas dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome
Here are three things to know about the historical, architectural, and spiritual significance of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and... Read more
Pope Leo asks for liturgy that is ‘sober in its solemnity’ while respecting popular piety
Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the... Read more
