Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo XIV stands before the original Our Lady of Fatima statue at a Marian vigil in St. Peter’s Square, Rome, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Thousands of pilgrims join Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square to pray the rosary for peace

Oct 11, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Before the statue of Our Lady of Fátima, which was brought to Rome from Portugal, the pope entrusted believers to... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with members of Aid to the Church in Need at the Vatican on Oct. 10, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Right to religious freedom is not optional but essential

Oct 10, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV on Friday received members of Aid to the Church in Need, a pontifical foundation that supports the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets men and women religious during an audience for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Oct. 10, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV to consecrated men and women: ‘The Church needs you’

Oct 10, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV said the Church and the world need men and women consecrated to Jesus to reveal God’s presence... Read more

“The Christian is supposed to answer the question ‘Who is my neighbor?’, and the answer is: ‘The one who needs me,’” said Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski during an Oct. 9, 2025, press conference in Miami.

Miami archbishop, president of Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA delve into Dilexi te

Oct 10, 2025

By Emily Chaffins

Archbishop Thomas Wenski and John Berry, president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, unpack Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets those gathered for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 9, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV urges consecrated persons to be ‘hungry for holiness’

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Read more

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, speaks with EWTN News on Oct. 9, 2025, at the Vatican.

Immigration is a ‘Gospel issue’ before a ‘political issue,’ U.S. bishop says

Oct 9, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, said immigration is a “Gospel issue” before it is a “political issue” in... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV addresses immigration policies in meeting with Chicago labor leaders

Oct 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus, Daniel Payne

Pope Leo XIV addressed immigration and respect for vulnerable migrants in a meeting with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and... Read more

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