Following the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s election, The Tablet takes a more in-depth look at some of the highlights of his first year.
International News
Pope Leo XIV Meets With US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to the Vatican, where he met in the Apostolic Palace with Pope Leo XIV.
Catholic Aid Organizations Remain ‘United in Hope’ for Ukraine as War Rages On
Several Catholic aid organizations are affirming they remain “united in hope” for Ukraine, as Russia’s war on that nation relentlessly rages on.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Queens Holds Novena for Martyred Vietnamese Priest
A novena began May 3 at a Queens parish, praying for the upcoming beatification of a 20th-century Vietnamese priest who, a local priest says, inspires devotions much like those of St. Carlo Acutis.
Papal Trip Put Spotlight On Local Injustices, Joy Of Christian Faith, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV wanted his journey to Africa to highlight the serious injustices continuing there and propose a message of peace to a world marred by conflict and violations of international law.
Diocese of Brooklyn Answers Pope Leo XIV’s Call to Pray for Peace
When Pope Leo XIV invited the world’s Catholics to gather in their parishes to pray for peace, Bishop Robert Brennan further extended that invitation to Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Cuba ‘Crying Out’: Bishop Cisneros Calls For Aid Amid Growing Chaos
After two trips to Cuba in eight months, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Octavio Cisneros says conditions in his homeland have deteriorated from “very bad” to “even worse.”
Sisters of St. Basil Deliver Aid, Hope to Ukraine Combat Zone
Sister Lucia Murashko faces missiles, drones, and artilery strikes while striving to provide humanitarian aid to people affected by the Russia-Ukraine War.
Aboard the Papal Plane From Africa: Pope Condemns Killings in Iran, Speaks on Migration, Same-Sex Blessings
Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, went a step further on April 23, condemning the unjust taking of life by governments as violence continues in Iran.
Pope Leo XIV at Final Mass in Equatorial Guinea: Gospel Message Brings Freedom, Hope
On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics in the country to seek strength, justice and hope from the Gospel and the sacraments.