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Pope Leo XIV address papal representatives on June 10, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Church "will always defend the sacred right to believe in God": Pope Leo XIV

Jun 10, 2025

In the June 10 speech delivered in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV thanked the papal nuncios and international organizations for their work.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost in St. Peter's Square on June 8, 2025. In his homily, he emphasized the significance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Holy Spirit Inspires Us to "break down walls": Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday

Jun 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Pentecost Mass with participants in the Year of Hope's Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations, and New Communities.

Pentecost painting. / Credit: Public domain

The Birthday of the Church: Here’s What You Need to Know about Pentecost

Jun 8, 2025

This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year, which concludes the Easter season. 

Pope Leo XIV greets participants of the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity" in Rome, Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

At Ecumenical Symposium, Pope Leo XIV Says Catholic Church Open to Universal Easter Date

Jun 7, 2025

The pope spoke at the symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity,” which took place this week at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at a Pentecost prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square, Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit "teaches us to walk together in unity"

Jun 7, 2025

The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter’s Square on June 7 during a prayer vigil there.

Stained glass window of Blessed Carlo Acutis at St. Aldhelm’s in Malmesbury, England. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Father Thomas Kulandaisamy/Catholic Herald

When Will Carlo Acutis Be Canonized? The Big Announcement Catholics Are Waiting for

Jun 6, 2025

When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? That is the question Catholics are asking after the ceremony was postponed due to the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

In Phone Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Russia to "favour peace, dialogue"

Jun 5, 2025

“The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue,” Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said.

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his general audience on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Gather Cardinals on June 13 for Final Approval to Canonizations of 8 Blesseds

Jun 4, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will gather the cardinals at the Vatican on June 13 to give final approval to the canonizations of eight blesseds whose causes were promoted by Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV blesses a small attendee at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, June 4. 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

At His Third General Audience, Pope Leo XIV Says in Situations of Dejection, “find meaning” in God Loving Our Life

Jun 4, 2025

“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the possibility to find meaning, because God loves our life,” Leo said.

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

This is Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June

Jun 3, 2025

In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library in 2021. / Credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Restoration, Digitization of Vatican Library Archives Gets Underway

Jun 2, 2025

The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient manuscripts and 2 million printed books.

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Be Missionaries of Gospel to New Generations amid Widespread “privatization” of Faith: Pope Leo XIV to Families

Jun 2, 2025

In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and children often caught up in “worldly concerns.”

Pope Leo XIV smiles at the crowds at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025, gathered for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Marriage "not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman": Pope Leo XIV

Jun 1, 2025

Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that is total, faithful and fruitful,”

Pope Leo among the crowds gathered on St. Peter's Square for the Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Leo XIV Tells Families They Are the Cradle of Humanity's Future at Jubilee Celebration

Jun 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV declared families "the cradle of the future of humanity" during Mass for the Jubilee of Families at St. Peter's Square.

Pope Leo XIV gcelebrates the Holy Mass Holy Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly at St. Peter's Square on Sunday, June 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly: Full Text

Jun 1, 2025

FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

"Never its master": Why Pope Leo XIV Says Science Must Serve Humanity

Jun 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human dignity.

Pope Leo XIV delivers his homily during the ordination of 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome at St. Peter's Basilica on May 31, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

“Great joy for the Church”: Pope Leo XIV Ordains 11 New Priests for Rome, Urges Transparent Priesthood

May 31, 2025

Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome during Saturday Mass, calling for priestly lives that are "transparent, visible, credible".

Pope Leo XIV welcomes representatives of various peace movements to the Vatican on May 30, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Peace Possible by "acknowledging, understanding, and surmounting" Disagreements: Pope Leo XIV

May 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV on Friday stated that authentic peace “takes shape from the ground up” when the differences and conflicts they entail “are not set aside.”

The Sistine Hall of the Vatican Library. the library of the Holy See, currently located in Vatican City, is one of the oldest libraries in the world. / Credit: Checco2/Shutterstock

More than 80,000 Manuscripts from Vatican Library to Be Restored and Digitized

May 30, 2025

More than 80,000 ancient manuscripts from the Vatican Library will be restored and digitized thanks to an agreement with the Colnaghi Foundation.

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More than 60,000 pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly

May 29, 2025

More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.