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A cropped version of the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, published by the Vatican on May 10, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV embraces elements of Francis’ vision; some views still unclear

May 14, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his... Read more

Former United States Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Catherine Hadro on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Former Holy See ambassador, friend of Leo XIV says new pontiff will be ‘fantastic pope’

May 13, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

Francis Rooney said Pope Leo XIV will be a “fantastic pope” because he “can communicate with people in a very... Read more

Delegates at the 2024 Synod on Synodality participate in roundtable meetings on Oct. 10, 2024, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

Synod leaders pledge obedience to Pope Leo XIV

May 13, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

As prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, the now-Pope Leo XIV participated in both sessions of the assembly of the... Read more

Cardinal-elect Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi during an interview CNA on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Rome.

Caritas, Catholic Relief Services see mission ‘continuity and renewal’ with Pope Leo

May 10, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The election of Pope Leo XIV was enthusiastically received by Caritas Internationalis and Catholic Relief Services. Read more

St. Augustine is the patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, and a number of cities and dioceses.

Who are the Augustinians? A look at Pope Leo XIV’s religious order

May 10, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Leo XIV, elected on Thursday, is the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), also known as... Read more

Then-Cardinal Robert Prevost speaking at St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox, Illinois, on Aug. 7, 2024.

In his own words: Pope Leo XIV on the Eucharistic congress, Pope Francis, and synodality 

May 9, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Nine months ago, before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost sat down for an interview at a... Read more

From left, Cardinals Robert McElroy, Wilton Gregory, Blase Cupich, Joseph Tobin, and Timothy Dolan give a press conference on Pope Leo XIV in the hall of the Pontifical North American College in Rome on May 9, 2025. Cardinals Christophe Pierre and Daniel DiNardo (not pictured) also participated.

U.S. cardinals praise Pope Leo XIV’s missionary heart, international experience

May 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The United States cardinals who were part of the conclave that on Thursday elected Pope Leo XIV spoke to the... Read more

Singaporean theology student Dominic Nalpon managed to arrive at the center of St. Peter’s Square in time to hear the awaited “Habemus papam!” (“We have a pope!”) announcement and see the new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, on May 8, 2025.

Asia Pacific Catholics react to news of Church’s first U.S.-born pontiff Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

By Kristina Millare

From Europe to the Asia Pacific, millions of Catholics are celebrating the election of U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV as the... Read more

At a leper colony in the Kon Tum area in Vietnam in April 2025, Pontifical Missions Society USA President Monsignor Roger Landry celebrated Mass, brought Communion to people, and distributed food and sandals.

Pontifical Mission Societies USA rejoices in election of Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The American arm of the worldwide Pontifical Mission Societies is celebrating yesterday’s election of Pope Leo XIV. Read more