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Pope Benedict XVI’s Spiritual Legacy Lives On at Altötting Forum

At the Benedict XVI Forum in Altötting, Church leaders and faithful explored the late pope’s timeless teachings on holiness and the path to sanctity through Christ — and Mary.

Young Catholics Call Europe Back to Christ with Bold Manifesto

Young Catholics across Europe launch a manifesto challenging spiritual decline and meet Pope Leo XIV to share their vision for renewal and hope.

Pope Leo XIV Brings Joy and Peace to Children at Vatican Summer Camp

During a moving encounter at the Vatican Summer Camp, Pope Leo XIV encouraged children to build peace through respect, sharing stories from his own childhood and blessing their handmade gifts.

Pope Leo Offers Vatican as Neutral Ground for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Pope Leo XIV offers the Vatican as a neutral ground for Russia-Ukraine negotiations and pledges support for reuniting displaced Ukrainian children.

Pope Leo XIV greeted by international crowd at first Angelus from Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV recited the Angelus before a diverse and enthusiastic crowd in Castel Gandolfo on Sunday — the first time in 12 years that a pope has led the Marian prayer from the lakeside town 18 miles southeast of Rome.

Leo XIV withdraws papal delegate after agreement avoids schism in Syro-Malabar Church

The specter of schism has hovered in recent years over the Metropolitan Archeparchy of Ernakulam-Angamaly of the Syro-Malabar Church in India—one of the 24 Eastern Churches in full communion with the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV: AI developers, users share responsibility to promote good of humanity

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday said developers and users of artificial intelligence (AI) are jointly responsible for ensuring innovations uphold human dignity and the common good.

Pope Leo XIV urges hope and care for elderly on World Day for Grandparents

For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly established by Pope Francis and celebrated this year on July 27, Pope Leo XIV has issued a message of hope to the elderly.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for creation with Latin prayers in Castel Gandolfo gardens

It was a mix of liturgical old and new in the gardens of Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday as Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a special Mass for the Care of Creation — with key portions in the ancient language of Latin.

Historic Mass celebrated by papal nuncio at Anglican cathedral in rare event

For the first time in modern history, the apostolic nuncio to the United Kingdom has celebrated Mass in England’s most celebrated Anglican cathedral.

Pope Leo XIV receives Ukrainian president Zelenskyy at Castel Gandolfo

On Wednesday Pope Leo XIV took time out from his summer vacation in Castel Gandolfo to receive the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognize apparitions

The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith granted a “nihil obstat” of Marian devotion surrounding the alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary on Mount Zvir near the village of Litmanová in northwestern Slovakia.

Pope thanks Cardinal Burke, who clashed with Francis, for 50 years of priestly ministry

Pope Leo XIV has written a warm and detailed letter to Cardinal Raymond Burke, thanking the American cardinal for 50 years of priestly ministry, in a gesture that marks a shift in tone following years of tension between Burke and Pope Francis.

5 ways to sanctify your summer vacation and evangelize

With the arrival of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, many people take a vacation, a period of rest away from their routine but also a unique opportunity to reconnect with their faith.

Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September

The Office for Liturgical Celebrations at the Vatican has announced Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September, following his current stay through July 20 at Castel Gandolfo, the summer retreat of the pontiffs.

Vatican’s synod office postpones reports on controversial issues

The Vatican’s synod office has said that final reports from Synod on Synodality study groups — including opinions on women deacons and controversial doctrinal issues such as LGBT inclusion — have been postponed until the end of the year.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s incorrupt body to be in Rome for Jubilee of Youth

The coffin holding the incorrupt body of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 26 through Aug. 4.

Pope Leo XIV given 2 electric, eco-friendly ‘popemobiles’ for travel

Pope Leo XIV has been given two electric vehicles that can be transported by air and will accompany him on his international travels.

U.S. embassy in Rome honors first American-born pope as U.S.-Vatican diplomatic milestone

Beneath a canopy of Roman pines, Americans in Rome celebrated the Fourth of July this year with something more than barbecue and fireworks: the historic election of the first pope born and raised in the United States.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new president to lead Vatican’s child safeguarding commission

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry in France as the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.

Pope Leo XIV: Pilgrimages are ‘vital’ for a Christian’s life of faith

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday said pilgrimages play an essential role in the life of faith as they help a Christian to be better united to Jesus Christ and discern God’s purpose for us in life.

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Castel Gandolfo for summer vacation

Pope Leo XIV has been welcomed by wellwishers upon his arrival to his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV prays for victims, families of Texas flood disaster

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday prayed for the victims and families affected by the recent flood disaster in Texas.

Rome Honors Its Apostolic Pillars

Feast of Peter and Paul: Floral Carpets, Pallium Ceremony, and Pope Leo XIV’s Call to Unity

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