PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets royalty, civic leaders, hundreds of thousands of youth in Spain
The Holy Father launched his six-day trip to the European country with a whirlwind first day of diplomatic visits and meetings with societal leaders. Pope Leo XIV launched his six-day trip to Spain on June 6 by meeting with the countryʼs royalty before holding gatherings with civic leaders and huge crowds of young people in […]
In Spain, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: ‘You can change history, do it with love’
The pope spoke with hundreds of thousands of young people in Madrid on the first day of his six-day apostolic visit to Spain. Pope Leo XIV was greeted by a spirit of youthful eagerness in Madridʼs Plaza de Lima on the evening of June 6, with many youth crying with emotion and others chanting: “This […]
Pope Leo XIV tells leaders in Spain that he comes to promote a national ‘reconciliation’
The Holy Father met with King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their daughters Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía after arriving in the European nation. MADRID — Pope Leo XIV told government leaders in Spain on June 6 that he came to the country “to confirm, encourage and inspire a renewed loyalty of believers to the […]
Pope Leo XIV: “Do not water down Christianity”
From communications and education to missionary outreach and evangelization, Pope Leo XIV’s activities this week underscored a consistent theme: the Church’s mission must remain centered on truth, authentic witness, and the proclamation of the Gospel. Vaticano Updates Maria Montserrat Alvarado Appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado […]
10 things to know about the Catholic Church in Spain for Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6–12, making stops in Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Tenerife. This is the ninth time a pope has visited the country. John Paul II visited Spain five times and Benedict XVI traveled there on three occasions. During this trip, Pope Leo will take part in 20 […]
Cardinal Koovakad to lead Sanremo meeting on interreligious dialogue
The October gathering follows a pastoral letter by Bishop Antonio Suetta on charity, Christian witness, and the proclamation of the Gospel to Muslims living in the diocese. Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, will lead a meeting in Sanremo on Oct. 9 dedicated to the theme “Interreligious Dialogue Today in […]
June consistory of cardinals will address synod, war, artificial intelligence
The gathering will function as “a space for mutual listening, discernment, and shared exploration of certain issue,” Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said. Several working sessions and four themes ranging from war to synodality are planned for the next consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV. From reflection on the international situation to a possible “updating” of […]
Pope calls on Catholic universities to be authentic, instill ‘passion for the truth’
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday addressed presidents and senior administrators from Catholic institutions belonging to the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. Catholic universities should reflect “authenticity as true disciples of Christ” as they guide students’ desire for knowledge into a passion for the truth, Pope Leo XIV told university presidents from the United States […]
Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy
Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy At the Wednesday general audience at the Vatican on June 3, Pope Leo XIV called Catholics to be open to an “encounter with God by rediscovering the signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy.” “We need to let ourselves be educated by the rites […]
Pope Leo XIV accompanied him through his cancer battle. Now they will meet again in Madrid
After surviving cancer, a Spanish teen prepares to reunite with the pope who accompanied him through his illness. During the Jubilee of Youth, held in Rome from July 28 to Aug. 3, 2025, unforgettable scenes filled the Eternal City: young pilgrims singing hymns with guitars, praying quietly near the fountains, and recording videos to share […]