Pope Leo XIV
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New book recounts anecdotes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead
“From Robert to Leo” recounts various little-known episodes from Pope Leo XIV’s life, including the day he was reported dead. Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Build the Church on the solid foundations of Christ, not on worldly criteria
At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets with 15 abuse survivors at the Vatican
The encounter, described as one of “closeness with the victims, of deep and painful listening and dialogue,” lasted nearly three... Read more
Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January
In a brief communication, the Vatican Secretariat of State said that “Holy Father Leo XIV has in mind to convene... Read more
Pope Leo XIV warns about new addictions: pornography and internet abuse
Pope Leo XIV warned about new addictions of recent times such as compulsive gambling, betting, and pornography as consequences of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV highlights role of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blessed Juan de Palafox in Mexico
Pope Leo XIV in a message to the 17th National Missionary Congress of Mexico noted that the greatest privilege of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: We should allow ‘ourselves to be challenged’ by those who suffer
Pope Leo XIV told two women’s religious congregations that we should “allow ourselves to be challenged” by the presence of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV receives European Christian leaders after signing of new Ecumenical Charter
Pope Leo XIV received in a Nov. 6 audience the members representatives of the Christian Churches of Europe, who met... Read more
Pope Leo XIV discusses 2-state solution with Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas
The pope and Abbas spoke about “an urgent need to provide assistance to the civilian population in Gaza and to... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to seminarians: ‘Piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality’
“A piety without doctrine becomes fragile sentimentality; doctrine without prayer becomes sterile and cold,” Pope Leo XIVsaid in a Nov.... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges dialogue on Venezuela tensions
Pope Leo XIV said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo that dialogue is the solution to rising tensions with Venezuela. Read more
Pope Leo XIV says spiritual needs of detained migrants deserve attention
Pope Leo XIV said Nov. 4 outside Castel Gandolfo that the spiritual rights of migrants in detention must be considered. Read more
Pope Leo XIV asks Rupnik accusers to be patient
Pope Leo XIV asked alleged victims of Father Marko Rupnik to have patience as a trial on the priest’s alleged... Read more
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in suffrage for deceased prelates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for the late Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Death is ‘a hope for the future’
Pope Leo XIV said the Christian vision of death is not one of despair or nostalgia but of confident expectation... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire in Sudan, condemns post-election violence in Tanzania
Pope Leo XIV issued urgent appeals for peace and humanitarian access in Sudan and Tanzania on Sunday, decrying escalating violence... Read more
Pope Leo XIV declares St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church
Pope Leo XIV has declared St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church, recognizing the English cardinal and theologian... Read more
Pope Leo XIV gives Catholic educators lessons from St. Augustine
Pope Leo XIV said Catholic educators can learn four fundamental values from St. Augustine’s teachings: interiority, unity, love, and joy. Read more
Pope Leo XIV grants plenary indulgence at Schoenstatt shrines
Pope Leo XIV has granted a plenary indulgence to anyone who visits the original Schoenstatt shrine or any shrine, church,... Read more
‘Don’t let the algorithm write your story,’ Pope Leo XIV exhorts young people
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 30 addressed hundreds of university students as part of the Jubilee of the World of... Read more
