All articles tagged with #pope leo xiv
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV addressed the sexual abuse crisis in the Church, emphasizing the importance of listening to victims, fostering dialogue among cardinals, and continuing efforts for reform and support, including upcoming meetings and initiatives rooted in Vatican II principles.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Axios
Pope Leo XIV has issued indirect critiques of President Trump's foreign and immigration policies, condemning 'zeal for war,' urging peaceful solutions in Venezuela, warning against U.S.-Europe alliance tensions, and advocating for humane treatment of immigrants, reflecting ongoing tensions between the Vatican and the Trump administration.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Vatican News
The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV's schedule for January and February, including liturgies for the Conversion of St Paul, the Presentation of the Lord, and Ash Wednesday, along with participation in Lenten Spiritual Exercises and celebrations of key religious feasts.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by UnHerd
Pope Leo XIV is signaling a move towards traditional values and harmony within the Catholic Church, contrasting with the reformist and modernizing tendencies associated with Pope Francis, and emphasizing the Church's resistance to secular influences like AI and DEI.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV announced plans for an annual Consistory, with the next scheduled for June near the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, emphasizing continuity, synodality, and global Church unity, while also addressing issues like Venezuela and the role of laity and women in the Church.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of unity, discernment, and mission during a Vatican meeting with cardinals, highlighting themes of synodality and evangelization, and encouraging ongoing dialogue and collaboration within the Church to proclaim the Gospel and adapt to contemporary challenges.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV is holding his first Extraordinary Consistory on January 7-8, involving discussions on church governance, synodality, and liturgy, with meetings behind closed doors and a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by NBC News
Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by condemning consumerism and xenophobia, emphasizing themes of welcoming strangers and promoting peace, while also initiating discussions on church liturgy and overseeing major public works in Rome. The year saw a record number of pilgrims and a historic transition to an American pope, with preparations for the next Jubilee in 2033.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV marked the end of the Jubilee Year of Hope by closing the Holy Door during the Epiphany Mass at St Peter’s Basilica, reflecting on the themes of hope, divine manifestation, and the ongoing search for God in today's world, emphasizing that true hope and renewal come from humility and openness to God's presence.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV will close the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica on January 6, 2026, marking the end of the Holy Year 2024-2025. The ceremony involves the physical closing of the door leaves during a solemn Mass, followed by a private walling-up of the door with a brick wall and a capsule containing the Jubilee record, coins, and keys. This tradition signifies the conclusion of the Holy Year, while God's mercy remains open.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by The Catholic Herald
Pope Leo XIV will convene his first extraordinary consistory on January 7-8, 2026, gathering the entire College of Cardinals to discuss key issues like Church governance, synodality, and liturgical matters, marking a significant moment of unity and transition for the Vatican.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV dedicated the Sistine Chapel Christmas Concert to children around the world who have experienced a Christmas without peace, emphasizing the role of music in expressing the mystery of Christmas and praying for justice and peace for suffering children.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV has a busy 2026 planned with key events including the closing of the Jubilee of Hope, an extraordinary consistory of cardinals, restoration work in the Sistine Chapel, an appeal hearing involving Cardinal Becciu, and the celebration of the second World Children’s Day, along with potential international trips to countries like Algeria, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Mexico, and Spain.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Catholic News Agency
Pope Leo XIV has a busy 2026 planned with key events including the closing of the Jubilee of Hope, an extraordinary consistory of cardinals, restoration work in the Sistine Chapel, an appeal hearing involving Cardinal Becciu, and the celebration of the second World Children’s Day, along with potential international trips to countries like Algeria, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Mexico, and Spain.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by NBC News
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a prayer for Rome to be more welcoming to foreigners and vulnerable populations, thanking the city and volunteers for their efforts during the Holy Year, which drew millions of pilgrims and marked a significant papal transition, including the election of the first U.S. pope.