Pope Leo XIV
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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment. Read more
Pope Leo XIV speaks about war with visiting children from Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV met with children and adolescents participating in the Vatican’s summer camp for kids. Some 300 Ukrainian youth... Read more
Pope Leo XIV encourages Ukrainian bishops during meeting at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, July 2, received in audience bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Texan bishop to shepherd the Diocese of Austin
After leading the Diocese of Monterey since 2018, Bishop Daniel Garcia, 64, has returned to his home state of Texas... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Environment should not be a ‘bargaining chip’ to wield power, exploit poor
Pope Leo XIV announced the theme “Seeds of Peace and Hope” for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s marriage advice? Keep calm and pray the rosary
Newlyweds Cole and Anna Stevens received Pope Leo XIV’s personal blessing for their marriage during one of the pope’s first... Read more
Bishops invite Pope Leo to visit Peru: ‘His presence will renew the hope of our people’
The Peruvian bishops have officially invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, assuring him that “his presence will renew the... Read more
Leo XIV reminds women religious that ‘being rooted in Christ’ makes unimaginable possible
Pope Leo XIV told a group of religious sisters that rootedness in Christ allows them to “do things they perhaps... Read more
Mexican bishop: Despite danger, it’s worth the risk to become a priest
During the last 30 years, at least 80 priests have been murdered in Mexico, making the nation one of the... Read more
Jonathan Roumie meets the pope: ‘There was just a kindness on his face’
Jonathan Roumie sat down with EWTN News correspondent Colm Flynn for an interview to talk about playing Jesus in “The... Read more
Pope Leo XIV seeks to reestablish ‘full visible communion’ with Eastern Orthodox
Pope Leo XIV received members of a delegation from the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in a June 28 audience. Read more
Pope Leo XIV denounces use of hunger as ‘weapon of war’ in message to UN conference
Pope Leo XIV deplored the use of hunger as a “weapon of war” in a message to the U.N. Food... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns new archbishops against pastoral plans that repeat without renewing
Speaking on the June 29 solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV also called for maintaining ecclesial unity... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says the unity of the Church ‘is nourished by forgiveness and mutual trust’
“If Jesus trusts us, then we too can trust one another, in his name,” Pope Leo XIV said, extending his... Read more
Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV recommend this book, which warns of a world without God
The last three popes — Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV — have on more than one occasion recommended reading... Read more
Pope Leo XIV ordains 32 priests on Sacred Heart feast
Thousands of priests filled St. Peter’s Basilica for the June 27 Mass, the high point of this week’s Jubilee of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to bestow pallium on these 8 U.S. archbishops
Pope Leo XIV will impose the pallia at a Mass for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul in St.... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on vocations crisis: God continues to call and is faithful to his promises
The event was organized by the Vatican Dicastery for the Clergy with the theme taken from St. John’s Gospel: “I... Read more
Pope Leo XIV denounces violations of international, humanitarian law in Gaza and Ukraine
In an address to the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches, Pope Leo XIV lamented the imposition “of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Pope Francis’ legacy of synodality is a style, attitude
The pope addressed the synod’s 16th ordinary council at its offices just outside the Vatican, where members are meeting June... Read more
