When Brendan Towell approached the prior general of the Augustinian order at a youth event in 2010, he had no idea the man he was speaking with would one day become the leader of the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran
Celebrating his first Mass in Rome’s diocesan cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion is built primarily “on our knees,” through prayer and a constant commitment to conversion.
Pope Leo XIV Prays for China, Marks Laudato Si’ Anniversary, and Appoints New Vatican Positions
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.
Diocese of Brooklyn Gathers To Celebrate Start of ‘New Era’ Under Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate has just barely begun, but he has already had an impact on Melanie Robinson’s life.
St. Leo Students Erupt Over Pope’s Name: ‘It’s Like a Dream’
Students at St. Leo Catholic Academy in Queens erupted with joy after Cardinal Prevost chose the name Pope Leo XIV—matching their school’s namesake.
‘This Is the Hour For Love’: Pope Leo XIV Delivers Homily During Mass of Inauguration
In his inaugural homily, Pope Leo XIV calls for a Church rooted in love, unity, and mission, urging the faithful to become a leaven of peace in a divided world.
Pope Leo Meets With US Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio
Pope Leo XIV met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican to discuss church-state collaboration, religious freedom, and global conflicts, following his inaugural Mass.
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.
New Pope, a Tennis Fan, Meets World’s No. 1 Player
While in Rome for the tournament May 14, the world’s highest-ranked tennis player walked into the halls of the Vatican and met with Pope Leo XIV, who proved to be a well-informed spectator of the young champion.