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Month: August 2026
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in Piazza della Libertà at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, for the recitation of the Angelus on August 30, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV appeals for release of Haiti hostages, prays for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet

The pontiff said believers should speak honestly to God in moments of confusion while humbly accepting his ways.
From left to right: Generated images (ChatGPT) of Sts. Catherine, Thérèse, and Hildegard inspired by François Gérard, “Teresa of Ávila” (detail, far right), 1827 (photo: Public Domain)

The Four Women Doctors of the Church: The Saints Who Changed Catholic Thought

Across two millennia of Christianity, only a select group of saints have received the title “Doctor of the
Pope Leo XIV travels across Lake Albano, Castel Gandolfo, Aug. 29, 2026. Leo took part in a Marian procession on the lake, becoming the first pope to travel by boat across the waters there according to the Vatican. | Credit: Zofia Czubak/EWTN News

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV takes part in historic Marian procession on Lake Albano at papal summer house

The Holy Father was the first pope to travel across the waters of the lake in the 400-year-long
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV says Eastern synods can remove patriarchs for serious reasons

The pope made the declaration in an apostolic letter issued motu proprio titled Mutua Concordia. Pope Leo XIV on
Pope Leo XIV addresses members of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences on Aug. 28, 2026, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV warns against entrusting human-life decisions to machines

The pontiff called for an ethical framework for artificial intelligence and warned that technology must serve life, peace
Pope Leo XIV delivers his remarks during his private audience with participants on drug addiction, promoted by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America (CAL), at the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on Aug. 27, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: A good family is the best way to prevent drug addiction

The pontiff met on Aug. 27 with participants of a conference promoted by the Pontifical Commission for Latin
Pope Leo in prayer. Credit: Vatican Media. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein.

Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, spiritual closeness to victims of devastating Nepal floods

Several hundred deaths have been reported so far after a glacial collapse drove catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China
A view of St. Peter’s Basilica from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. | Credit: Alexey Gotovskiy/EWTN News

Conference in Rome to explore how communicators can build trust in Catholic journalism

The “Nurturing Unity Through Communication” seminar will take place at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross from
Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica following his election on May 8, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list: Here’s the meaning behind his papal garments

The pontiff made Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list this month in “the originals” category, but what is
Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss international issues, with a focus on the war in Ukraine and prospects for peace. Credit: Vatican Secretary of State X account

Vatican official in Russia: War in Ukraine must end, but not through military means

Archbishop Paul Gallagher emphasized that the conflict much be resolved through the political and diplomatic process and for
Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Thursday, April 2, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV’s summer catechesis: Understanding the sacred liturgy

From May to August, the pope has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy. Here
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo: Vatican II reformed the liturgy to promote active participation

The pontiff’s Aug. 26 general audience addressed the reasons for the Church’s recent liturgical reforms. VATICAN CITY —
Pope Leo visits the tomb of St. Augustine. Credit: Vatican Media

Discovering the Incredible Life of St. Augustine with Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has revealed one of his secrets to prayer found in a letter written by St.

Pope Leo appoints leader of Knights of Columbus to Vatican body

The pontiff appointed Patrick Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life

Vatican foreign minister meets with officials in Russia to discuss Ukraine conflict

Archbishop Paul Gallagher met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Aug. 25. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s

High-ranking Vatican official to meet with Putin’s adviser in Russia

With Archbishop Paul Gallagher’s visit to Moscow this week, the Vatican continues to try to be a facilitator

Pope Leo XIV tells soldiers: It is noble to defend the sovereignty of your homeland

The pontiff reflected on military values in a private audience with the Military Ordinariate of Portugal on Aug.

Pope Leo to Catholic legislators: Promote AI policies that protect families

The pontiff held a private audience with a delegation from the International Catholic Legislators Network on Aug. 21.

Pope Leo XIV remembers victims of Ebola and mining disaster in Central Africa

During his Angelus on Aug. 23, the pontiff expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the
Pope Leo XIV greets a boy in a wheelchair at Rimini Cathedral, Aug. 22, 2026, during a meeting with people suffering from illnesses and disabilities. | Credit: Vatican Media

‘You are home’: Pope Leo XIV meets with sick, disabled residents at Rimini

The pope urged the assembly to take part in Church life “in the parish, in associations, and in
Pope Leo XIV greets the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among the Peoples in Rimini, Italy, Aug. 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

At friendship meeting in Italy, Pope Leo calls for fraternity: ‘Love is the law of life’

“Our heart, so big and capable of loving, should never be closed. Let’s find the way together to
Religious sisters greet Pope Leo XIV at the Basilica di San Marino, Aug. 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

In San Marino, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: 'We only find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ'

The Holy Father urged youth to “embrace their mission in the world” and give themselves to God. In
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the Basilica of Saint Marinus in San Marino, Aug. 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino, the oldest republic in the world and a ‘laboratory’ of good policies

The pope undertook the visit to “encourage the Christian testimony” of San Marino’s people and contribute to “the
Pope Leo visiting the Augustinianum. Credit: Vatican Media

A Shepherd of St. Augustine’s Family 

Almost 16 centuries after his death, countless men and women continue to walk in St. Augustine’s footsteps, inspired

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