Speaking truth to power: When the pope addresses governments
From Westminster Hall to the U.N., popes have been invited to address civic assemblies during their travels. How
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Pope Leo XIV comforts elderly suffering from loneliness: God’s love ‘forgets no one’
In 2026, the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on the Feast of Saints
Pope Leo XIV defends journalism against the drug of ‘fake news’
In a message to Italian newspaper L’Adige, the pope urged journalists to resist “artificial polarizations” and serve as
Pope warns SSPX bishop ordinations risk deepening schism
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) said it plans to consecrate four priests as bishops on July
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV finishes trip to Spain with Mass, meetings in Canary Islands
The Holy Father spent a week in Spain meeting with Catholic and civic leaders, visiting historic sites, and
Pope Leo XIV’s advice to priests: ‘Holiness cannot be lived in isolation’
The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the solemnity of
Migrants in Tenerife tell Pope Leo XIV: We do not ask for privileges or compassion
At Las Raíces reception center in Spain’s Canary Islands, the pope heard testimonies from migrants who risked their
Pope Leo XIV tells human traffickers in Tenerife: ‘Stop. Repent’
The pope urged migrants to embrace integration while warning traffickers that they “will have to appear before divine
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV holds prayer vigil, visits prison, says Mass at historic basilica in Barcelona
The Holy Father will next visit the Canary Islands before wrapping up his seven-day visit to Spain. Pope
Pope tells Catholics to pray for those who ‘have lost their lives at sea’ in Canary Islands visit
Referring to the sea surrounding the island, he said it represents the difficulties of life, quoting St. Augustine:
Pope Leo XIV prayed with this young man’s rosary in Barcelona — and gave it back
“We went without expecting anything, and we came back with the greatest gift we could have received,” Sergi
A century later, Pope Leo XIV fulfills Gaudí’s dream
The Sagrada Familia Basilicaʼs spectacular central spire is crowned by a white cross that makes it the tallest
‘I’m still on cloud nine,’ says pilot who shared cockpit with Pope Leo XIV
Ángeles Hernández had the experience of a lifetime as she served as the co-pilot on the flight taking
Pope Leo XIV: Fragility in old age can teach our efficiency-obsessed world
The pontiff, who is traveling in Spain, sent a letter to be read at a Vatican symposium on
Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain’s Christian heritage
The origin of the gifting of a golden rose is unknown, but it is considered one of the
Refusing to inherit hatred and war: Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican
Forty teenagers from war-torn countries recently took part in the Project Oxygen Teen Peace Summit. Amid worsening armed
Itinerary confirmed for Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France: Paris, Lourdes, and Metz
“We are able to publicly confirm that Paris will welcome the Holy Father on Sept. 25 and 26
Pope Leo XIV builds on teachings of prior pontiffs with apology for slavery, Church’s role
The Holy Father explained that, in antiquity and the Middle Ages, Catholic individuals and some ecclesiastical institutions participated
Pope Leo scores goal for the Gospel at soccer stadium
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Madrid, together with the dioceses of Alcalá de Henares and Getafe, welcomed
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona calls Catholics to be martyrs of unity
After an exuberant welcome in the Catalan capital, the pope prayed midday prayer in Barcelona’s cathedral and urged
The papal mozzetta: Why the pope wears a red cape
Pope Leo XIV has notably revived the use of the papal mozzetta, which Pope Francis had discarded during
Pope Leo to visit Peru in November, according to country’s president
The Vatican has not yet made an official announcement regarding an apostolic visit to Peru, which could also
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets lawmakers, visits historic Catholic sites in Madrid, Barcelona
The Holy Father has met with Catholic and civic leaders in Spain and addressed its Parliament while celebrating
Pope Leo XIV meets with 6 abuse victims in Madrid
Pope Leo listened attentively and promised that the proposals offered by the victims for improving the Churchʼs response