Pope Leo XIV called attention to two important events that fell on May 24: the day of prayer for Catholics in China and the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment.
Pope Francis
God’s Love Is Generous, Not Calculating, Pope Says at First Audience
The Gospel parable of the “wasteful sower” who casts seeds on fertile soil as well as on a rocky path “is an image of the way God loves us,” Pope Leo XIV told visitors and pilgrims at his first weekly general audience.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for ‘United Church’ In a Wounded World During Inauguration Mass
Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St. Peter by calling for “a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world.”
From Chicago to the Vatican: The Journey of the First American Pope
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, is a native of Chicago who spent the first third of his life in the United States before his ministry took him to Peru and, more recently, to Rome. There, he served as the prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, advising Pope Francis on episcopal appointments around the globe.
In 7 Days, Pope Leo XIV Has Made a Mark: Here’s How Popes’ First Weeks Shaped Their Pontificate
As the Catholic Church welcomed its 267th pope, Leo XIV – elected May 8 – attention quickly turned to the first moments of his pontificate. The first weeks of a papacy often give a hint as to how the entire pontificate will look.
‘Inspired’ By Pope Francis, Catholics Vow To Continue Environmental Ministry
Catholics in the Diocese of Brooklyn vow to continue the legacy the late Pope Francis presented in his famous Laudato si encyclical in which he called on the faithful to respect the earth and care for the underprivileged.
Cloistered Nuns Reflect on Meeting With Pope Francis
Sisters from the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin Matará, a cloistered religious community, reflect on their big day nearly a decade ago, when they met Pope Francis at JFK International Airport during his 2015 visit to New York.
Pope Leo XIV Leaves Vatican to Visit Marian Shrine, Tomb of Pope Francis
Less than 48 hours after being elected, Pope Leo XIV got in the front seat of a minivan and traveled 40 miles southeast from the Vatican to pray at a Marian shrine cared for by his Augustinian confreres.
What’s in a Name? The Significance of Papal Monikers
As was the case with Pope Francis, and especially since the 5th century, almost every pope has chosen a name to honor a saint or a previous pope.
At Final Memorial Mass, Pope Francis Remembered as Tireless Shepherd
On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the late pontiff was remembered as someone who was determined to live out the mission entrusted to him and serve others, even when his health deteriorated.