Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo waves to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 6, 2025.

Pew survey: 8 out of 10 U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably

Sep 12, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

A new report from a Pew Research Center survey finds that 8 out of 10 American Catholics view Pope Leo... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets participants in the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican on Sept. 12, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV tells World Meeting on Human Fraternity to welcome migrants, care for poor

Sep 12, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV spoke out on Friday against what he called the business of wars while condemning attitudes of rejection... Read more

Pope Leo XIV preaches at the historic Rotonda church in Albano, Aug. 17, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Israeli attack in Qatar a ‘very serious’ development

Sep 10, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Referring to the growing tension in the Middle East conflict, Pope Leo XIV stated: “We must pray a lot and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets a young child before his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 10, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV defends crying: ‘It can even be the extreme form of prayer’

Sep 10, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV held the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square, where he reflected on crying as “a profound... Read more

Pope Leo XIV feeds fish during the Sept. 5, 2025, inauguration of Borgo Laudato Si’, an ecological village on the papal estate of Castel Gandolfo, 18 miles south of Rome.

Castel Gandolfo renaissance as Pope Leo XIV spends day at papal retreat

Sep 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV “will continue his activities” from Villa Barberini — his residence in Castel Gandolfo, 18... Read more

St. Carlo Acutis (left) and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Vatican establishes feast days of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati

Sep 9, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Going forward, the Catholic Church will commemorate the liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis on Oct. 12 and of St.... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets Italian singer Andrea Bocelli at the inauguration of the Laudato Si’ ecological village at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Sept. 5, 2025.

Andrea Bocelli: Pope Leo XIV is ‘a beacon to guide us in these complex times’

Sep 8, 2025

By Julieta Villar

At the opening of the Laudato Si’ ecological village, Andrea Bocelli said he felt “a renewed serenity in celebrating the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the families of the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV highlights importance of witness of families in today’s world

Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 6 participated in the Vatican’s Festival of Families, where he highlighted the importance of the... Read more

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, the first saints of Pope Leo XIV

Sep 7, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Italians Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis as saints of the Church on Sunday, Sept.... Read more

Pope Leo canonizes Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV proclaims Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints

Sep 7, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Italians Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints before a crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s... Read more

Carlo Acutis.

Bishop’s message to young people ahead of Acutis canonization: ‘Follow his example’

Sep 6, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

“Dear faithful and most beloved young people, let yourselves be guided by Carlo, follow his example, follow in his footsteps,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses a crowd during a jubilee audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV at jubilee audience: The cross of Christ is ‘greatest discovery’ of life

Sep 6, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Holy Father greeted hundreds of pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square from his popemobile, blessing several babies and accepting various... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with Israel President Isaac Herzog in a private audience at the Vatican on Sept. 4, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV discusses Gaza, 2-state solution with Israeli president

Sep 4, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV discussed the conflict in Gaza, including a two-state solution, with Israel President Isaac Herzog in a private... Read more

Pope Leo XIV poses on a custom BMW R 18 papal motorcycle gifted to him by the Christian Jesus Bikers at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

Jesus Bikers rev up support for charity with motorcycle for Pope Leo XIV

A group of black-clad bikers rumbled into St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday to present Pope Leo XIV with a custom... Read more

Pope Leo XIV appeals for help for Sudan during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 3, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV pleads for help for ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV pleaded for assistance for the people of Sudan, who are experiencing violence, famine, natural disasters, and disease. Read more

Pontifical Missions Society USA National Director Monsignor Roger Landry speaks during a panel at the 2025 EWTN Family Celebration on Aug. 30, 2025, in Tysons, Virginia.

Panelists reflect on American pope, conclave coverage at EWTN Family Celebration

Sep 2, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The team that led the Eternal Word Television Network’s coverage of this year’s historic conclave reflected on the significance of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square from the popemobile during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 6, 2025.

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September

Sep 2, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is for our relationship with all of creation.  Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Mass for the opening of the general chapter of the Order of St. Augustine on Sept. 1, 2025, at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome.

Pope Leo XIV opens Augustinians’ general chapter with call to listening, humility, and unity

Sep 1, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Nearly 100 Augustinian priests from around the world, who are participating in this year’s chapter, attended the pope’s Mass held... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV supports ‘important and urgent’ Creation Day Sept. 1

Sep 1, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV has voiced his support for the Sept. 1 celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation,... Read more

Among those freed is Irish lay missionary Gena Heraty, director of NPH’s special needs programs.

Irish missionary, 7 other hostages freed in Haiti

Sep 1, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The humanitarian organization Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs on Sept. 1 confirmed the release of eight hostages who had been... Read more