Pope Leo XIV called on political leaders to address global inequality, promote the common good, and uphold human dignity.
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Pope Leads Corpus Christi Procession Through Streets of Rome
In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope Leo XIV said.
Vatican Can Take 3 Key Steps to Bring Ukrainian Kids Back From Russia, Says Child Advocate
The Vatican can take three key steps to provide greater assistance than it already has in securing the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken by Russia, a Ukrainian child advocate and former government official said.
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.
God’s Love Breaks Down Walls, Opens Borders, Dispels Hatred, Pope Says During Pentecost Mass
In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family.
Pope, Romanian Bishops, Jewish Officials Pay Tribute to Martyred Bishop
Pope Leo XIV, Romanian bishops, and Jewish leaders honored Blessed Iuliu Hossu in the Sistine Chapel for his resistance to communism and his life-saving efforts to protect Jews during the Holocaust.
‘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.
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.”
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.