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Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes Governance and Communion for Lay Leaders
Pope Leo XIV met on Thursday with participants in a meeting of Moderators of associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities, organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life. During his add…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Visits Vatican Observatory on May 19
Pope Leo XIV visited Castel Gandolfo on May 19 for a significant tour of the Vatican Observatory. This event provided the Pope with an opportunity to engage with the scientific community and explore the intersection of…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Discusses Role of Liturgy at Audience
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Second Vatican Council's Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, entitled Sacrosanctum Concilium . He emphasized that "the liturgy sustains the f…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Invites Prayer for Peace in Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV renewed his greetings to His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church—See of Cilicia, during the Wednesday General Audience. This took place just two days after their meeting and joint p…
Pope Leo XIVCardinal Parolin Advocates for Peace at EU Parliament
At a recent awards ceremony held by the European Parliament, Cardinal Pietro Parolin conveyed Pope Leo XIV’s urgent call for renewed efforts to safeguard peace amid escalating global tensions. Delivering a speech to the…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo Praises Catholic Extension Society's Mission
Pope Leo welcomed members of the Board of Governors of The Catholic Extension Society to the Vatican, expressing gratitude for their over a century of missionary service to poorer Catholic communities throughout the Uni…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Receives Catholicos Aram I at Vatican
On Monday, Pope Leo XIV welcomed His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church – See of Cilicia, in a significant meeting at the Vatican. This occasion marked the Catholicos's first official visit to…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Calls for Peace During Laudato Si’ Week
Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace to prevail in all hearts during his Regina Caeli address on Sunday, as the Church marked the beginning of Laudato Si’ Week, which runs from May 17 to 24. This annual observance celebrates t…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV to Visit France from September 25-28
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit France from September 25 to 28. One of the key engagements during the visit will take place at the UNESCO headquarters, where the Pope will deliver a speech addressing global themes pe…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Establishes AI Commission
Pope Leo XIV approved the creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence in a rescript dated May 12, which was released on May 16. The document was signed by Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of th…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV to Visit France in September 2026
Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on an Apostolic Journey to France from September 25 to September 28, 2026. This visit will mark the first official papal state visit to the country in 18 years, as announced by the Director…
UkraineArchbishop Kulbokas Condemns Recent Attacks in Ukraine
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, detailed the severe Russian bombings that occurred on May 13 and 14, describing them as particularly intense and indicative of a troubling pattern of delib…
Pope Leo XIVPakistani Bishops Discuss Hopes and Challenges in Vatican
During their ad limina visit to the Vatican, bishops from Pakistan conveyed both the aspirations and the difficulties facing Christians in their country. Bishop Samson Shukardin, President of the Pakistan Catholic Bisho…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Sends Message for Turin International Book Fair
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to the Turin International Book Fair, taking place in the northern Italian city from May 14 to 18. In his message, he reiterated the vital role of literature in promoting human dignity, peace…
Pope Leo XIVPalestinian Students Begin New Chapter at Sapienza University
A group of Palestinian students from Gaza arrived in Rome, ready to start rebuilding their future through a joint initiative by Sapienza University, the Diocese of Rome, and the Community of Sant’Egidio. On the day of P…