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Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square during his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 10, 2025.

Pope Leo praises Christian archaeology, capable of ‘bringing to light anonymous holiness’

Dec 12, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 published a new apostolic letter in which he praised Christian archaeology as a work... Read more

Pope Leo XIV receives members of the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology on Dec. 11, 2025, in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican.

Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices

Dec 11, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion... Read more

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Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for recitation of the Angelus on Jan. 1, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and wounded families

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Janu. 1, 2026.

Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile in St. Peter’s Square in October 2025. Credit: Vatican Media

Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026

Pope Leo XIV speaks to teenagers during a digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis during the 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) on Nov. 21, 2025. | Credit: Tessa Gervasini/CNA

10 New Year’s resolution ideas inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s advice to youth in 2025

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How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026

2025 was a complex and multifaceted year for Christians in the Middle East, oscillating between supportive initiatives and messages of hope alongside persistent challenges. | Credit: Ismail Adnan/ACI MENA

Christians in the Middle East in 2025: Signs of hope and the struggle to remain

Pope Leo XIV presides over first vespers (evening prayer) in St. Peter's Basilica in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Dec. 31, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands

A Planned Parenthood facility in Minneapolis. | Credit: Ken Wolter/Shutterstock

Appeals court allows White House cuts to Planned Parenthood in multiple states

Downtown Indianapolis is seen on March 10, 2021. | Credit: John McDonnell/The Washington Post/Getty Images

Indianapolis church files federal lawsuit to knock down parish after historic designation

Prayer for the New Year 2026. | Credit: ACI Prensa

A special prayer to conclude 2025 and begin 2026

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