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Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greets Pope Leo XIV at the end of Wednesday’s general audience on June 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Jonathan Roumie, Jesus in ‘The Chosen,’ meets Pope Leo XIV: ‘An immeasurable honor’

Jun 25, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greeted Pope Leo XIV at the end of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about how Christ can heal our past during the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square on June 18, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Jesus can heal the past and transform your history

Jun 18, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV reminded listeners at the Wednesday general audience that Jesus is capable of healing and unblocking our past. Read more

The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo is located on the wooded slopes of the Alban Hills, overlooking the blue waters of a small volcanic crater lake.

Castel Gandolfo: Pope Leo XIV to resume papal summer vacation tradition in lakeside town

Jun 17, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

A spokeswoman for the town of Castel Gandolfo told CNA that Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive sometime during... Read more

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

Jun 13, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from the back of a pickup style popemobile before his general audience in St. Peter’s Square on June 11, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘There is no cry that God does not hear’

Jun 11, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV reflected on Christian hope — one of the three theological virtues, along with faith and charity —... Read more

Father Marko Rupnik in an interview with EWTN in 2020.

Vatican News removes Rupnik art from website

Jun 9, 2025

By Kristina Millare

The Vatican on Monday removed artwork by former Jesuit Father Marko Ivan Rupnik from its official websites. Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Pentecost Sunday

Jun 8, 2025

By CNA Staff

Follow our live coverage of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in history, and the journey of his pontificate. Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the solemnity of Pentecost in St. Peter’s Square on June 8, 2025. In his homily, he emphasized the significance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian.

Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday: The Holy Spirit inspires us to ‘break down walls’

Jun 8, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated Pentecost Mass with participants in the Year of Hope’s Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations,... Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles at the crowds at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025, gathered for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.

Pope Leo XIV: Marriage ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’

Jun 1, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly

Jun 1, 2025

By Pope Leo XIV

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025.

‘Never its master’: Why Pope Leo says science must serve humanity

May 31, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human... Read more

At his first general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, where, he said, children and elderly are suffering.

Pope Leo XIV appeals for end to hostilities in Gaza in first general audience

Pope Leo XIV in the first general audience of his pontificate appealed for an end to hostilities in the Gaza... Read more

Italian Cardinal Baldassare Reina was created a cardinal by Pope Francis during the consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 7, 2024.

Leo XIV names Cardinal Reina chancellor of John Paul II marriage and family institute in Rome

May 20, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV on Monday named Cardinal Baldassare Reina grand chancellor of the Pontifical Theological Institute John Paul II for... Read more

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seated in places of honor usually reserved for heads of state, meet with Pope Leo XIV in the papal library on May 19, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV meets U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio

May 19, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV and top Vatican... Read more

Pope Leo XIV waves during the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, held in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025. He stands in front of a Flemish tapestry depicting the dialogue between Jesus and Peter after the miraculous catch of fish.

A papacy begins: Pope Leo XIV calls for united Church at inaugural Mass

May 18, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

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

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

Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature

May 10, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s signature, which includes the traditional “P.P.” (“Pastor Pastorum”) notation not used by Francis. Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses the College of Cardinals at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. The newly elected pontiff outlined his vision for his papacy in his first official meeting.

Pope Leo XIV shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence

May 10, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Leo XIV explained his choice of name and the Church’s social teaching in the face of artificial intelligence and... Read more

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo stands outside St. Peter’s Square after the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Bustillo: Pope Leo XIV will be ‘bold and solid’ leader for the Church

May 10, 2025

By Marco Mancini

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo said the conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with “freedom and trust,” resulting in Pope Leo... Read more

Cardinal Rainer Woelki arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013.

German cardinal on American pope: ‘I didn’t expect it’ but hope for synodality clarity

May 10, 2025

By Martin Bürger

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne speaks about what surprised him about the conclave, praising Pope Leo XIV’s “warmth and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV gives the homily at Mass with the cardinale electors in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025.

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at Mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel

May 9, 2025

By Pope Leo XIV

“You have called me to carry that cross, and to be blessed with that mission, and I know I can... Read more