Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo XIV leads a Eucharistic procession in Rome on June 22, 2025, for the feast of Corpus Christi.

Christ is God’s answer to humanity’s hunger, Pope Leo XIV affirms on Corpus Christi

Jun 22, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on the faithful to “multiply hope and to proclaim the coming of God’s kingdom”... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Angelus on June 22, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV after U.S. bombings in Iran: ‘Humanity cries out and pleads for peace’

Jun 22, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“Today more than ever, humanity cries out and pleads for peace,” Pope Leo XIV said in remarks following his Angelus... Read more

Pope Leo XIV tells political leaders that “natural law, which is universally valid apart from and above other more debatable beliefs, constitutes the compass by which to take our bearings in legislating and acting” at the Jubilee of Governments on June 21, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV tells politicians that AI should serve human beings, not replace them

Jun 21, 2025

By Francis X. Rocca

Pope Leo XIV urged political leaders from around the world to promote the common good, warning especially of the threat... Read more

The outside of Guaranteed Rate Field, where the Chicago White Sox baseball team plays.

‘He’s one of us’: New short film chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago life before papacy

Jun 21, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

CEO and President of Spirit Juice Rob Kaczmark takes viewers on a tour of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood life on... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Sport on June 15, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Leo XIV to celebrate his first solemnity of Corpus Christi as pope this Sunday

Jun 21, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

As is the tradition, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass in St. John Lateran Basilica, the pope’s cathedral as bishop... Read more

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Pope Leo XIV on AI: ‘All of us are concerned for children and young people’

Jun 20, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV issued a fresh warning about the negative effects that artificial intelligence can have on the “intellectual and... Read more

The childhood home of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, in Dolton, Illinois.

Auction for the sale of pope’s childhood home extended

Jun 20, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The extension comes as the village of Dolton, Illinois, continues its efforts to acquire the 1,050-square-foot home located at 212... Read more

Bishop Anthony Ireland was appointed the new archbishop of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia, on June 20, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Anthony Ireland as new archbishop of Hobart in Australia

Jun 20, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anthony Ireland, auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, Australia, as the new archbishop of Hobart in... Read more

Pope Leo XIV listens to the choir during an audience with participants of an event organized by the Domenico Bartolucci Foundation on June 18, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV praises the beauty and harmony of polyphony

Jun 19, 2025

By Eduardo Berdejo

At an event sponsored by the Domenico Bartolucci Foundation, Pope Leo XIV said that polyphony is a musical form “full... Read more

Early photo of Robert Prevost from the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Lady of Good Counsel.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the 43rd anniversary of his ordination 

Jun 19, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

On June 19, 1982, Robert Prevost was ordained a priest by Belgian Archbishop Jean Jadot in St. Monica Chapel, located... Read more

Pope Leo XIV visits Vatican Radio’s transmission center on June 19, 2025, in Santa Maria di Galeria, Italy.

Pope Leo XIV visits Vatican Radio transmitters, proposed solar energy site

Jun 19, 2025

By Kristina Millare

During the June 19 site visit, the Holy Father blessed staff working in the central radio center on the Vatican’s... Read more

St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane, Australia.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Shane Mackinlay as new archbishop of Brisbane in Australia

Jun 19, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Sixty-year-old Bishop Shane Mackinlay succeeds Archbishop Mark Coleridge, who is retiring after 13 years of episcopal leadership.  Read more

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of “The Chosen.”

‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, audience with Pope Leo XIV

Jun 19, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series, is scheduled to present a gift from “The Chosen” to... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves as the popemobile passes by a crowd of American pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s general audience on June 18, 2025, at the Vatican.

Vatican plugs Peter’s Pence donations to help Leo XIV in his mission

Jun 18, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The Vatican is encouraging Catholics to participate in the collection to support the Holy Father in his mission at the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square on June 18, 2025.

‘We must not get used to war’ Pope Leo XIV says in call for peace

Jun 18, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Addressing pilgrims at the end of Wednesday’s general audience, the pontiff lamented that “the Church is brokenhearted at the cry... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about how Christ can heal our past during the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on June 18, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Jesus can heal the past and transform your history

Jun 18, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV reminded listeners at the Wednesday general audience that Jesus is capable of healing and unblocking our past. Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses the Italian Bishops’ Conference on June 17, 2025, at the Vatican.

Leo XIV shares with Italy’s bishops ‘coordinates’ for a Church that embodies the Gospel

Jun 17, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV on June 17 received the bishops of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, with whom he shared four “coordinates”... Read more

The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo is located on the wooded slopes of the Alban Hills, overlooking the blue waters of a small volcanic crater lake.

Castel Gandolfo: Pope Leo XIV to resume papal summer vacation tradition in lakeside town

Jun 17, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

A spokeswoman for the town of Castel Gandolfo told CNA that Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive sometime during... Read more

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Nearly half of Americans have a connection to Catholicism, new report finds

Jun 17, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Nearly 50% of adults in the U.S. have some connection to the Catholic faith, according to new data from Pew... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to those gathered for Mass for the Jubilee of Sport on the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity on June 15, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV on Holy Trinity Sunday: God’s ‘dynamic’ love opens humanity to encounter  

Jun 15, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The solemnity coincided with the June 14–15 Jubilee of Sport, where Pope Leo XIV asked pilgrims who belong to sports... Read more