Pope Leo XIV
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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 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
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 XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Pope Leo XIV this week received a report that details attacks against and suppression of the Catholic Church by the... 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
Fallout continues after Durbin backs out of Catholic award over pro-abortion beliefs
Political and religious debate has continued to ferment in the wake of Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin’s withdrawal from a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Culture of reconciliation’ needed to support migrants, displaced people
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 2 said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Trump’s Gaza peace plan: ‘A realistic proposal’
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday expressed his support for the proposed plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV, Arnold Schwarzenegger promote care for the earth at climate conference
“We are one family, with one Father, who makes the sun to rise and sends rain on everyone,” Pope Leo... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says he will not interfere in Cardinal Becciu court case
In response to a journalist who asked the pontiff about the “Becciu trial,” Leo said “the trial must go forward”... Read more
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October is for collaboration between different religious traditions. Read more
Pope Leo XIV says Hegseth’s talk of war is ‘worrying’
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said the U.S. Department of Defense secretary’s way of speaking about war is “worrying.” Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV wades into Durbin debate
Pope Leo XIV said U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin’s record should be considered in its totality and that Americans should search... Read more
Pope Leo XIV responds to aspiring doctor who asks ‘What does the future hold for us?’
Pope Leo XIV responded with a father’s heart to a 21-year-old Roman medical student who asked him “What does the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV restores custom of Christmas Day Mass
The Vatican has announced Pope Leo’s Mass schedule for Nov. 1 through the end of the Christmas season in January... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: ‘European institutions need people who know how to live a healthy secularism’
Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 29 received the European Parliament’s Working Group on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican. Read more
Catholics must respond to AI threat to authentic, human communication, Vatican says
The pope’s choice of theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications 2026, published Monday, is “Preserving Human Voices... Read more
Pope Leo XIV entrusts ministry of catechist to 39 at jubilee celebration
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday entrusted the ministry of catechist to 39 men and women in St. Peter’s Square, giving... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new personal secretary
Bishop Giovanni Paccosi of San Miniato announced Sept. 27 that Pope Leo XIV has named Father Marco Billeri as his... Read more
