Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo XIV views a display of headlines on his election to the pontificate during a meeting with the MINDS Conference in Rome, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: News agencies have ‘crucial role’ in forming consciences, sharing the truth

Oct 9, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV made his comments at a private meeting at the Vatican with participants of the Oct. 9–10 MINDS... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile during an audience in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 4, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV commends Catholic Charities USA’s ministry to migrants, refugees

Oct 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV sent a letter commending Catholic Charities USA for being “agents of hope” to vulnerable people, especially migrants... Read more

Pope Leo XIV blesses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square during an audience for the Jubilee of Hope on Oct. 4, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV, in his first major document, says the poor evangelize us

Oct 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV, in first apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi Te,” writes that the Church, if it wants to belong to Christ,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV: Joy does not have to be ‘free from suffering’

Oct 8, 2025

By Kristina Millare

“There is an obstacle that often prevents us from recognizing Christ’s presence in our daily lives: the assumption that joy... Read more

Pope Leo XIV answers questions from the media outside Castel Gandolfo in Italy on Oct. 7, 2025.

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Oct 7, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered for the Mass for the Jubilee of Catechists on Sept. 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV to make first international trip, to Turkey and Lebanon

Oct 7, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from... Read more

Pope Leo XIV joins the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer

Oct 6, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday. Read more

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly during an audience with Knights of Columbus leadership at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2025.

Pope Leo thanks Knights of Columbus for generosity to Vatican, service to communities

Oct 6, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 5, 2025.

Pope decries rise of antisemitic hatred, urges ceasefire and hostage release amid Gaza talks

Oct 5, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV signs his first apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi Te,” at the Vatican on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV signs first apostolic exhortation,‘Dilexi Te’

Oct 4, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Vatican said in a press release that Leo signed the exhortation “Dilexi Te” in the library of the Apostolic... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets a member of the Swiss Guard during a swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV attends swearing-in of Swiss Guard, first for a pope in nearly 60 years

Oct 4, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Pope Leo XIV was joined by a crowd of spectators in the Vatican’s San Damaso Courtyard as 27 new members... Read more

Pope Leo XIV receives the latest edition of the report “Nicaragua: A Persecuted Church,” by Martha Patricia Molina, on Oct. 2, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua

Oct 4, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Leo XIV this week received a report that details attacks against and suppression of the Catholic Church by the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets an elderly woman at the Vatican on Oct. 3, 2025.

Pope Leo: Old age a gift and challenge; requires response of missionary pastoral ministry

Oct 3, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

On Oct. 3, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican Apostolic Palace participants in the Second International Congress on Pastoral... Read more

The U.S. bishops meet for their 2022 annual fall general assembly in Baltimore.

Fallout continues after Durbin backs out of Catholic award over pro-abortion beliefs

Oct 2, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Political and religious debate has continued to ferment in the wake of Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin’s withdrawal from a... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets participants attending the Oct. 1-3 Migrants and Refugees in Our Common Home summit in Rome on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Culture of reconciliation’ needed to support migrants, displaced people

Oct 2, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 2 said a “culture of reconciliation” is necessary to support more than 100 million people... Read more

Pope Leo XIV answers questions during an impromptu Q&A with journalists outside Castel Gandolfo on Sept. 30, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV on Trump’s Gaza peace plan: ‘A realistic proposal’

Oct 1, 2025

By Diego López Marina

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday expressed his support for the proposed plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV and actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger address the opening day of the “Raising Hope for Climate Justice” conference held at a center near the papal villa of Castel Gandolfo on Oct. 1, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV, Arnold Schwarzenegger promote care for the earth at climate conference

Oct 1, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

“We are one family, with one Father, who makes the sun to rise and sends rain on everyone,” Pope Leo... Read more

Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu (right) waits prior to the start of a consistory during which 20 new cardinals are to be created by Pope Francis on Aug. 27, 2022, in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV says he will not interfere in Cardinal Becciu court case

Oct 1, 2025

By Kristina Millare

In response to a journalist who asked the pontiff about the “Becciu trial,” Leo said “the trial must go forward”... Read more

Pope Leo XIV prays during his general audience on Sept. 24, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October

Oct 1, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of October is for collaboration between different religious traditions. Read more

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Sept. 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia.

Pope Leo XIV says Hegseth’s talk of war is ‘worrying’

Sep 30, 2025

By CNA Staff

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said the U.S. Department of Defense secretary’s way of speaking about war is “worrying.” Read more