Pope Leo XIV
The Latest
10 takeaways from Pope Leo XIV’s address to youth at NCYC
Pope Leo XIV spoke to teenagers during a digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday in Indianapolis during the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV recognizes martyrdom of 2 priests killed by Nazis
The killings marked the first day of what is now known as the Marzabotto Massacre, a large civilian massacre in... Read more
Teens who spoke with Pope Leo XIV reflect on the conversation
Pope Leo XIV answered questions from five teenagers at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis during a live digital... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to Caritas: Be artisans of peace, serve every person with dignity
Pope Leo XIV on Friday met with the leadership and staff of Caritas Internationalis, the Church’s global charitable network operating... Read more
‘The pope is traveling to a wounded country,’ Lebanese priest says
The upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon comes as a new wave of Israeli bombings have shaken several... Read more
Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St. Francis. Read more
How to watch Pope Leo XIV’s historic live digital encounter with American youth
The Holy Father will hold the digital discussion with young Catholics amid the Nov. 20–22 NCYC, hosted by the National... Read more
How Pope Leo XIV typically spends his day off
In reply to journalists’ questions last night as he left Castel Gandolfo, which he now regularly visits, Pope Leo XIV... Read more
Pope Leo appoints Nigerian priest assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State
Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, 44, succeeds Father Roberto Campisi, who was appointed permanent observer of the Holy See to UNESCO... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV meets with his home state’s governor
Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Leo XIV says he hopes to visit Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV said he would love to travel and his top destinations are the Marian shrines of Fátima in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls for ecological conversion and support for contemplative life
At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to “connect faith with reality,” saying the death and resurrection of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV says missionaries ‘become a presence everywhere of the whole Church’
Pope Leo XIV told members of the diplomatic service at the papal missions they have been chosen to “become a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV encourages stronger climate actions
Pope Leo XIV said “stronger climate actions will create stronger and fairer economic systems” in a video message to the... Read more
Statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled and blessed in Chiclayo, Peru
Chiclayo is celebrating following the installation of a 16-foot statue of Pope Leo XIV that welcomes visitors to the northern... Read more
Pope Leo asks for liturgy that is ‘sober in its solemnity’ while respecting popular piety
Pope Leo XIV urged parishes to invest in liturgical formation while also encouraging people to pray the Liturgy of the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV holds protection of minors ‘deep in his heart’
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to participants in the meeting for “Building Communities that Protect Dignity,” promoted by the... Read more
Lebanese Catholics abroad await Pope Leo XIV’s visit to their homeland with hope
Members of the Lebanese Catholic diaspora hope the new pontiff will continue his papal predecessors’ solidarity with the Middle East’s... Read more
Pope Leo XIV shares lunch with more than 1,300 people in need at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV had lunch on Sunday with more than 1,300 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion, gathering with them... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to moviemakers: Film can portray ‘longing for the infinite’
Pope Leo XIV received a group of filmmakers, actors, and producers at the Apostolic Palace on Nov. 15. Read more
.jpg?w=175&h=100)
