Pope Leo XIV celebrated the concluding Mass for the Jubilee of Youth Aug. 3, in Rome’s Tor Vergata neighborhood on the outskirts of the city, marking the end of a week-long series of events.
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Jubilee of Youth: Pope Leo XIV Urges Youth To Find Hope, Friendship in Christ in Uncertain Times
Addressing an estimated 1 million young people, Pope Leo XIV urged them to forge genuine relationships rooted in Christ rather than ephemeral online connections that can reduce individuals to a commodity.
The Three Questions Young People Asked Pope Leo XIV — And His Answers
Pope Leo XIV addresses young people’s deepest questions on friendship, making life choices, and seeking goodness — offering faith as the foundation for true connection, courage, and hope in today’s uncertain world.
After 12 Years, Castel Gandolfo Locals Welcome the Pope Back to His Summer Home
After more than a decade without its most famous vacationer, the quiet town of Castel Gandolfo once again counts the pope among its summer residents.
Political Leaders Must Fix Wealth Gap, Promote Religious Freedom, Pope Says
Pope Leo XIV called on political leaders to address global inequality, promote the common good, and uphold human dignity.
Queens Cyclist Completes 700-Mile Pilgrimage With Blessing From Pope Leo XIV
Victor Mooney, a Catholic inspired by Pope Francis’ five-day pilgrimage to Poland, returned home June 16 after completing a nearly 700-mile cycling journey to raise awareness about antisemitism.
Pope Urges Peace, Warns Against Escalation in Middle East Conflict
As conflict in the Middle East escalated with Israeli airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran and retaliatory drone attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV appealed for restraint and renewed the church’s calls for nuclear disarmament and peaceful dialogue.
Chicagoans Celebrate One of Their Own With Mass, Festivities Honoring Pope Leo XIV
Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich concelebrated a special Mass for the election of a first-ever Chicago-born pope. Trinity Sunday’s vigil Mass June 14 was at Rate Field, the home park of the Chicago White Sox, Pope Leo XIV’s favorite baseball team.
Pope Sets Sept. 7 for Joint Canonization of Blesseds Acutis and Frassati
Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together Sept. 7, the Vatican announced.
Pope’s Brother Says Even As a Baby, Future Pontiff Had a Spiritual ‘Air’ About Him
Pope Leo XIV’s eldest brother, Louis Prevost, said, in hindsight, something his brothers teased the young Robert F. Prevost about was a clear indication of just how “blessed” he was, even from babyhood.