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

Pope Leo XIV: Bear Christ’s ‘fire of love’ to spread peace throughout the world

Aug 17, 2025

By Kristina Millare

According to Pope Leo XIV, the “poverty of Christ” enables Christians to reflect deeper on its value in their own... Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican.

A pontiff and his people: Pope Leo XIV welcomes the world in his first 100 days

Aug 16, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Here are some of the best moments of Pope Leo XIV meeting pilgrims, visitors, and dignitaries during his first 100... Read more

Moral theologian Charles Camosy, a bioethics professor at The Catholic University of America and an acclaimed author, speaks to anchor Catherine Hadro on “EWTN News In Depth” on Aug. 15, 2025.

Catholic bioethics expert on AI: ‘It’s not too late to put the genie back in the bottle’

Aug 16, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

“We’re undergoing [a] technological change that is going to totally transform the culture,” moral theologian Charles Camosy said. “How do... Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 13, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Here are 50 notable remarks by Pope Leo XIV during his first 100 days

Aug 16, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV has made numerous memorable remarks during the first 100 days of his pontificate (May 8 to Aug.... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

From AI to the White Sox: Pope Leo XIV’s first 100 days break new ground

Aug 16, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Here are some of the highlights of the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV. Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Church of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

At Assumption Mass, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to say ‘yes’ to God

Aug 15, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Approximately 200 people, including Castel Gandolfo Mayor Alberto de Angelis, attended the pope’s solemn Mass held at the pontifical parish. Read more

The encounter in Indianapolis will feature opening remarks by Pope Leo XIV, youth representatives, and a live Q&A.

EWTN to carry Pope Leo XIV’s first-ever digital visit with America’s Catholic youth

Aug 15, 2025

By CNA Staff

The historic encounter will connect the Holy Father live from the Vatican with thousands of young people gathered in Lucas... Read more

Before the Angelus on July 13, 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated a Mass for local Catholics, religious leaders, and civil authorities at the 17th-century Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo’s main square.

Pope Leo calls for peaceful resolutions to Gaza and Ukraine wars ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Aug 14, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV called for a peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit... Read more

Mary Rice Hasson has been a three-time keynote speaker for the Vatican at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She currently serves as the Kate O’Beirne Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and is a graduate of Notre Dame Law School.

Mary Rice Hasson receives Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from Pope Leo XIV

Aug 13, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“I’m truly humbled and grateful to receive this honor from Pope Leo XIV, who reminds us that faith lies at... Read more

An aerial view of the papal palace of Castel Gandolfo near Rome. The apostolic palace is a complex of buildings served for centuries as a summer residence for the pope and overlooks Lake Albano.

Pope Leo XIV returns to Castel Gandolfo

Aug 13, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 13, at around 4:30 p.m. local time, returned to Castel Gandolfo,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Evil is real but does not have the last word

Aug 13, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Continuing his jubilee catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” the Holy Father continued his reflection on the Last Supper recorded... Read more

The Catholic University of America.

Catholic University Press to publish Pope Leo XIV’s doctoral dissertation

Aug 12, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here’s a roundup of some of the latest Catholic education news. Read more

The Vatican City’s Governor’s Palace (Palazzo del Governatorato in Vaticano), the building that is the seat of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State in the Vatican Gardens.

Pope Leo XIV approves measures benefiting families of Vatican employees

Aug 11, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo has approved measures benefiting Vatican employees, expanding paternity leave, the rights of parents with disabled children, and granting... Read more

Pope Leo XIV in his Sunday Angelus on Aug. 10, 2025, urged the faithful to reflect on how they invest the “treasure” that is their life.

Pope Leo XIV urges mercy and vigilance in Angelus at St. Peter’s

Aug 10, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics worldwide to invest their lives in compassion and mercy, urging vigilance and generosity in daily... Read more

Twenty-four-year-old Father Miguel Tovar of the Diocese of Cartagena, Spain.

Pope Leo XIV tells newly ordained 24-year-old priest to ‘never lose your joy’

Aug 9, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Leo XIV told one of the youngest priests in Spain, recently-ordained Father Miguel Tovar, 24, to never lose “the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV and St. Augustine.

St. Augustine’s impact on the first 3 months of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate

Today marks three months since Pope Leo XIV first appeared on the central balcony of the Vatican basilica after being... Read more

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with EWTN News anchor Raymond Arroyo on “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” on Aug. 7, 2025.

Rubio welcomes new ‘American’ dynamic in papal relationship, lauds Vatican diplomacy

Aug 8, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses his initial “almost surreal” interaction with Pope Leo XIV and the opening of a... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrams gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 6, 2025.

Papal lunch with poor scheduled for Aug. 17

The Prefecture of the Papal Household announced that Pope Leo XIV will travel to Albano, Italy, on Sunday, Aug. 17,... Read more

Newlyweds Anna and Cole Stevens meet Pope Leo XIV at the general audience in Rome on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: The family is the first place we receive support to overcome life’s trials

In a video message to the third congress of the Pan-African Catholic Network for Theology and Pastoral Care, Pope Leo... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday catechesis on the Jubilee theme “Jesus Christ Our Hope” on Aug. 6, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: God’s Eucharistic love is not by ‘chance’ but a ‘conscious choice’

Aug 6, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Holy Father in his Wednesday audience said St. Mark’s Gospel shows us that Jesus’ love for his disciples “is... Read more