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SEEK 2026 in Texas opens with rock concert by a priest, Mass
A rock concert by a priest and a video message from Pope Leo XIV were part of the opening night... Read more
Pope Leo XIV surprises SEEK26 attendees with message: ‘What do you seek?’
“Jesus directs the same question to each one of you,” the pope said. 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
10 New Year’s resolution ideas inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s advice to youth in 2025
Here are 10 ideas from Pope Leo XIV’s advice to youth at NCYC 2025 in Indianapolis to help you deepen... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands
Pope Leo XIV presided over first vespers (evening prayer) at the Vatican on Wednesday in anticipation of the Jan. 1... Read more
Pope Leo XIV ends 2025 urging Catholics to examine conscience and entrust new year to God
In St. Peter’s Square on Dec. 31, the pope said 2025 brought both joy and sorrow, citing the jubilee pilgrimage... Read more
CNA’s top Catholic moments of 2025
2025 was filled with impactful moments — here are some of the top Catholic moments of the past year. Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns against gambling, which ‘ruins many families’
Speaking to the National Association of Italian Municipalities, Pope Leo XIV warned of the dangers of gambling as well as... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: To let God work in your life, you have to empty yourself
Speaking to pilgrims from St. Thomas Villanova Parish in Spain, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the saint’s virtues and interior life... Read more
6 Catholic public figures who made major headlines in 2025
A look at six of this past year’s leading Catholic newsmakers. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Leo meets the tiniest members of the flock — babies
Pope Leo XIV has welcomed and greeted a plethora of babies at the Vatican since his election on May 8. Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Christmas night: Make room for others
Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Christmas night Mass, also known as midnight Mass, for an estimated 6,000 attendees in the... Read more
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas night homily
Pope Leo XIV's full homily at Christmas Mass during the Night in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Leo XIV revives tradition during first Christmas of his pontificate
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Christmas at the Vatican by reviving the tradition of offering Christmas Mass on... Read more
UPDATED: Pope asked Illinois governor to veto assisted suicide bill
Pope Leo XIV asked Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to veto an assisted suicide bill. Read more
Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican employees doing work well gives glory to God
Meeting the workers on Dec. 22, Pope Leo XIV said he is still getting to know the Vatican and experiences... Read more
Pope Leo in apostolic letter calls for renewed priestly formation, fraternity, and mission
The document, “A Fidelity That Generates the Future,” reflects on two decrees of the Second Vatican Council on priests —... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges a ‘more missionary’ Roman Curia and warns against internal divisions
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights key virtues for final days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as... Read more
The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would... Read more
