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Jonathan Roumie, Jesus in ‘The Chosen,’ meets Pope Leo XIV: ‘An immeasurable honor’
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: Jesus can heal the past and transform your history
Pope Leo XIV reminded listeners at the Wednesday general audience that Jesus is capable of healing and unblocking our past. Read more
Castel Gandolfo: Pope Leo XIV to resume papal summer vacation tradition in lakeside town
A spokeswoman for the town of Castel Gandolfo told CNA that Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive sometime during... Read more
Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati
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: ‘There is no cry that God does not hear’
Pope Leo XIV reflected on Christian hope — one of the three theological virtues, along with faith and charity —... Read more
Vatican News removes Rupnik art from website
The Vatican on Monday removed artwork by former Jesuit Father Marko Ivan Rupnik from its official websites. Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Pentecost Sunday
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 on Pentecost Sunday: The Holy Spirit inspires us to ‘break down walls’
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: Marriage ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’
Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that... Read more
FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly
FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
‘Never its master’: Why Pope Leo says science must serve humanity
Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human... Read more
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
Leo XIV names Cardinal Reina chancellor of John Paul II marriage and family institute in Rome
Pope Leo XIV on Monday named Cardinal Baldassare Reina grand chancellor of the Pontifical Theological Institute John Paul II for... 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
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
Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature
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 shares vision for papacy in age of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo XIV explained his choice of name and the Church’s social teaching in the face of artificial intelligence and... Read more
Cardinal Bustillo: Pope Leo XIV will be ‘bold and solid’ leader for the Church
Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo said the conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with “freedom and trust,” resulting in Pope Leo... Read more
German cardinal on American pope: ‘I didn’t expect it’ but hope for synodality clarity
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne speaks about what surprised him about the conclave, praising Pope Leo XIV’s “warmth and... Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at Mass with the cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel
“You have called me to carry that cross, and to be blessed with that mission, and I know I can... Read more
