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Flags fly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, Sept. 16, 2025. | Credit: Chen Fangxiang/Shutterstock

Vatican tells UN: Hate speech is poison that leads to violence and persecution

Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, answers questions from journalists during a conference at the Vatican Apostolic Library on March 26, 2026. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI

The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament
Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria, Texas. | Credit: Diocese of Victoria

Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois

The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet
Pope Leo XIV addresses the participants of the conference “The 21st Century: A New Time of Martyrs?” during a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on Sept. 16, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Martyrs are among the Church’s greatest evangelizers

The pontiff held a private audience on Sept. 16 to conclude a conference in Rome on modern Christian
Newark, New Jersey, auxiliary bishop Michael Saporito was appointed Sept. 15, 2026, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey. | Credit: Diocese of Metuchen

Pope Leo XIV names Newark auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey

The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana. Pope Leo XIV has
Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, speaks at the press conference on the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient at the Sala San Pio X in Rome on Sept. 14, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal

The recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s human development office will receive the award from the pope on
Pope Leo XIV blows out his birthday candle during the launch of the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibition at the Vatican Apostolic Library on Sept. 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library

The pontiff launched the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibit on Sept. 14. Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st
A flag of Vatican City State flies outside Piazza Pio XII, the main entrance to St. Peter’s Square, on July 16, 2026. | Credit: Ishmael Adibuah/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID-era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals

Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021. Pope Leo XIV has officially repealed
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
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 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 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 celebrates Mass for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: To heal the wounds of war, our hearts must return to God

The pontiff’s message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation was published Aug.
San Marino’s Guaita tower, also known as the Rocca, is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital of San Marino. | Credit: princeztl/Shutterstock

10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

The pontiff will visit one of the world’s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here’s what to know about
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved

The pontiff’s Aug. 19 general audience focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy. VATICAN CITY
The flag of Vatican City with St. Peter’s Basilica in the background. | Credit: Bohumil Petrik/EWTN News

Pope names 2 Notre Dame professors as consultors to Vatican human development dicastery

The pontiff appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development on Aug. 18. Pope
Pope Leo XIV. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV offers condolences to victims of ferry accident in Zimbabwe

The pontiff offered prayers for the Zimbabwean people in a telegram on Aug. 18. Pope Leo XIV has
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Aug. 9, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to victims of earthquake in Indonesia

The pontiff offered prayers for the Indonesian people in a message on Aug. 17. Pope Leo XIV has

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