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Fact check: Did Pope Leo give a 36-minute speech praising the leader of Burkina Faso?
A video purporting to show Pope Leo XIV reading a statement denouncing colonialism and praising the leader of Burkina Faso... Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets with faith leaders at the Vatican, calls for synodality and dialogue
Pope Leo XIV met with faith leaders at the Vatican on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to continue Pope Francis’ legacy... Read more
Trump invites Pope Leo XIV to the White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump invited Pope Leo XIV to the... Read more
From portable throne to electric vehicle: Evolution of papal transportation
From a portable throne carried on the shoulders of attendants to state-of-the-art electric cars, the pope’s means of transportation have... Read more
Ohio Catholic Charities joins national pilot program to help moms out of poverty
The pilot program will run for 18 months and will monitor the status of at least 20 families. Read more
Pope Leo XIV meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV and top Vatican... Read more
PHOTOS: 2025 Eucharistic Pilgrimage kicks off with packed Mass in Indianapolis
An estimated 1,000 people, including many young families, joined Archbishop Charles C. Thompson to officially launch the 2025 National Eucharistic... Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at inaugural Mass beginning his Petrine ministry
Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry on Sunday, May 18,... Read more
A papacy begins: Pope Leo XIV calls for united Church at inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, began his papacy with a richly-symbolic inaugural Mass, celebrated at the Vatican before... Read more
‘My first Hail Mary in 45 years’: Rosary Team brings prayer to memory care residents
The Rosary Team, which began in 2019, is now made up of over 500 volunteers who pray with memory-care residents... Read more
‘It brought me here’: Third annual Eucharistic procession held in Washington, D.C.
The procession began after Mass and was led by the crossbearer, candle-bearers, religious sisters, and young children who recently received... Read more
PHOTOS: The grand procession of the Jubilee of Confraternities in Rome
The Saturday processions were held to mark the Jubilee of Confraternities. Two processions total marched through the Roman streets and... Read more
World leaders, delegates set to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass
Here is a list of the leaders and representatives who will be present in St. Peter’s Square for the 10... Read more
Students react to Pope Leo XIV: ‘I hope more people will become Catholic’
Students shared memories of the day with Roselle Reyes, news correspondent for “EWTN News In Depth.” Read more
Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music launches ‘Let’s Sing with the Pope’ video series
The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative. Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching Read more
What to watch for: Key moments taking place in Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass
Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor... Read more
UPDATE: Senate Democrats block U.S. Vatican ambassador confirmation
Senate Democrats this week blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the Holy See,... Read more
An Augustinian pope: Upholding Africa’s legacy and embracing Eastern Christianity
Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about... Read more
The meaning of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass and taking possession of St. John Lateran
The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor... Read more
