Lebanese Recall Past Papal Visits Ahead of Pope Leo XIV
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit, Lebanese recall past papal trips Anticipation is building across Lebanon as the country prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV next week. The visit is not without precedent, however. Lebanon has received two other popes in recent history — John Paul II in 1997 and Benedict XVI in 2012. […]
Pope Leo XIV new book human fraternity
New book by Pope Leo XIV: Human fraternity is ‘the antidote against all extremism’ The Vatican Publishing House published Nov. 20 a new Italian-language book by Pope Leo XIV titled “The Power of the Gospel: The Christian Faith in 10 Words,” a compilation of the pontiff’s speeches and addresses that also includes a previously unpublished […]
Sen. Klobuchar Meets Pope Leo XIV on Ukrainian Children
Sen. Klobuchar meets Pope Leo XIV to advocate for abducted Ukrainian children U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, joined a delegation of Ukrainian mothers, wives, and teenagers forcibly taken to Russia during the war with Ukraine who met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday. The audience highlighted ongoing humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to […]
Pope Leo XIV Visits Augustinian Nuns in Montefalco
Pope Leo XIV visits Augustinian nuns he has known for years “A moment of great familiarity” is how Abbess Maria Cristina Daguati of the Augustinian convent in Montefalco, Italy, described Pope Leo XIV’s visit on Thursday. After visiting the tomb of St. Francis in Assisi and meeting with the Italian bishops on Nov. 20, the […]
Pope Leos Zoom Call and First Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo’s Zoom Call and First Apostolic Journey Last week, we partnered with the Vatican to bring Pope Leo on a Zoom call to 16,000+ teenagers in the U.S. for the Pope’s first “digital visit.” We also premiered a mini docuseries in the Vatican on Christ the King, a Feast instituted only 100 years ago. […]
Liturgical singing requires a deep spiritual life, Pope Leo XIV says
Liturgical singing requires ‘a deep spiritual life,’ Pope Leo XIV says Pope Leo XIV on Sunday praised the “precious” ministry of liturgical music and told choir members from around the world that their service at the altar must be sustained above all by a deep life of prayer. He later used his pre-Angelus remarks to […]
Why Pope Pius XI established the feast of Christ the King in 1925
Why Pope Pius XI established the feast of Christ the King in 1925 The feast of Christ the King was instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925 following his encyclical Quas Primas. Today it is celebrated on the final Sunday before Advent. Quas Primas was Pope Pius XI’s profound response to the rising tide of […]
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “In unitate fidei”
FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “In unitate fidei” The PDF version of the Apostolic Letter In unitate fidei by Pope Leo XIV can be downloaded here. This is the text of the document: ON THE 1700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUNCIL OF NICAEA 1. In the unity of faith, proclaimed since the beginning of […]
The Jubilee of the Poor Becomes a Day of Service
The Jubilee of the Poor Becomes a Day of Service Rome’s celebration of the Jubilee of the Poor unfolded as a living reminder that the Church’s mission begins with encounter. In continuity with the 9th World Day of the Poor, established by Pope Francis in Misericordia et Misera, the Vatican hosted Mass with Pope Leo […]
The Church and Europe in Conversation
The Church and Europe in Conversation To strengthen dialogue between the Church and society across Europe, the Holy See relies on the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE). Bringing together bishops’ representatives from EU member states, COMECE serves as a bridge between the Church and European institutions, offering guidance on social, […]