Nearly 100 years after the death of “God’s architect” Antoni Gaudí, Pope Leo XIV arrived in Barcelona on June 9.
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Pope Leo XIV Meets With Six Clergy Abuse Survivors in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV met with several survivors of sexual abuse in an hourlong meeting in which he listened to their experiences and their proposals on how the Catholic Church can promote safety and healing for victims, the Vatican said.
Pope Leo XIV’s Corpus Christi Mass and Procession in Madrid Draw 1.2 Million
More than 1.2 million people filled the streets of Madrid as Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and led a Eucharistic procession through the heart of the Spanish capital
Pope Leo XIV’s ‘Magnifica Humanita’ Apology for Church’s Role in Slavery Well Received in Diocese of Brooklyn
In “Magnifica Humanitas,” his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV focused on the dangers that artificial intelligence poses. But he also wrote about the evils of slavery and asked for forgiveness for the church’s slow response. His message was well received in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Flowers, Stadiums, Banderas and Jamón: Spain Is Ready To Welcome Pope Leo XIV
In the weeks leading up to Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to Spain, organizers found themselves facing an unexpected problem: Too many people wanted to help.
A Vatican First: Pope Leo XIV Names Laywoman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication
Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News, as prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication on June 2.
How Immigrants Helped Shape the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Growth
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, The Tablet is looking at the proud history of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Namely, the different ethnic groups that make up the “Diocese of Immigrants.”
As World Cup Approaches, Pope Leo XIV’s June Prayer Intention Is for Sports To Foster Peace, Encounter
With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nation
US Dioceses See FIFA World Cup as Opportunity for Pastoral Outreach, Global Encounter
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Catholic dioceses across the United States are preparing for what many see as both a pastoral opportunity and an unprecedented moment of global encounter.
Long Before Pope Leo’s Encyclical, Bishops Tackled AI Implementation
While Pope Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” is less than a month old, it’s already somewhat clear where the American bishops stand and how they will approach advocacy on the topic of Artificial Intelligence going forward.