Pope Leo XIV addressed young people in Rome, emphasizing the importance of seeking truth, authentic relationships, and the transformative power of prayer, especially in overcoming loneliness and superficial connections in the digital age.
Pope Leo XIV expressed gratitude to the institutions and volunteers who contributed to the Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome, highlighting their often unseen efforts that enabled millions of pilgrims to experience hope and spiritual renewal. He emphasized the importance of hope for young people and encouraged ongoing faith and role models, concluding with a blessing and a Jubilee crucifix as a symbol of gratitude.
Pope Leo XIV's 2026 Vatican agenda includes closing the Jubilee of Hope, convening an extraordinary consistory of cardinals, restoring Michelangelo’s Last Judgment fresco, an appeal hearing in the Becciu case, and celebrating the second World Children’s Day, with potential international trips to Africa, South America, and Spain.
Pope Leo XIV urged Christian families to cherish Gospel values and keep the 'flame of love' alive amidst modern challenges, emphasizing prayer, sacraments, and sincere dialogue to foster hope and peace, especially for those suffering from conflict.
Pope Leo XIV, in his first Christmas Day message, urged global compassion and action for those suffering in Gaza, Yemen, and among migrants, emphasizing humility, solidarity, and dialogue to foster peace and justice worldwide.
Pope Leo XIV's Christmas message called for empathy and solidarity with those suffering worldwide, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and humility to achieve peace amidst ongoing conflicts and crises.
Pope Leo XIV, in his Christmas address to Vatican officials, emphasized the importance of unity, mission, and genuine fraternal relationships within the Roman Curia, urging them to serve as a prophetic sign of peace and communion in a fragmented world, while reaffirming commitment to ongoing church reforms and the centrality of Christ.
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon to promote interfaith coexistence, urging political leaders to be peacemakers, praying for regional peace, and encouraging resilience among Lebanon's diverse religious communities amid ongoing regional conflicts and internal crises.
The article highlights the significance of St. Charbel Makhlouf as a symbol of interfaith unity and hope in Lebanon, emphasizing Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to his tomb as a historic event that underscores Lebanon's spiritual resilience and the importance of religious coexistence amidst ongoing crises.
Pope Leo XIV held a nearly three-hour meeting with 15 victims of clerical sexual abuse from Belgium, in a rare and significant effort to address the ongoing church abuse scandals, reflecting the gravity of the crisis and the Vatican's response to survivor concerns.
Traditionalist Catholics celebrated a Latin Mass in St. Peter's Basilica under Pope Leo XIV's permission, signaling a potential shift in the Vatican's stance on the old liturgy amid ongoing tensions and divisions within the church over liturgical practices.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of popular movements in addressing global social injustices, advocating for love, justice, and the protection of human dignity, especially for the poor, while criticizing systemic inequalities, environmental crises, and the exploitation linked to modern technology and industry.
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, humorously taunted the Cubs at the Vatican after their playoff loss, reaffirming his support for the White Sox despite the Cubs' recent success.
Pope Leo XIV's first major document urges global aid for immigrants, criticizes economic inequality and 'trickle-down' policies, and signals continuity with Pope Francis's views, including criticism of Trump's border policies.
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the connection between faith and love for migrants, calling the church to prioritize social justice and care for the vulnerable, especially migrants and the poor, in his first official document, urging societies to address inequality and promote charity and compassion.