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Pope Leo’s personal secretary: ‘He hasn’t changed; he’s still the same’ since his time in Peru

Father Edgard Iván Rimaycuna described the pope’s unchanged personality and what his role as his personal secretary is

How does Pope Leo choose his monthly prayer intentions?

The head of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network offers a look behind the scenes. Leo XIV records his

Pope Leo on the dignity and mission of the laity: They are the body of Christ

The pope’s reflection at the general audience was inspired by the Second Vatican Council’s dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium.

Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war

The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease violence in the Middle

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of April

In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question for the faithful: “Have you ever

Vatican official warns of ‘Christianophobia’ in Muslim world and secular West

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu is alarmed about rising hostility toward Christians, both in parts of the Islamic world and

Vatican cancels 2026 World Children’s Day

Rome event set for Sept. 25–27 is scrapped as the Vatican says children’s pastoral initiatives should instead be

Leo XIV: The most difficult circumstances can be transformed by the power of love

In an audience with the Illinois Municipal League, the pontiff said that Gospel values can be applied to

Vatican affirms future of Anglican ordinariates: ‘A precious gift and a treasure to be shared’

Bishop Steven Lopes welcomed a Vatican document as a significant encouragement, calling it “an exhortation to live this

Cardinal of Tehran prays in Rome for ‘end to violence’ in Persian Gulf

In the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan, on Monday

Jerusalem churches reach temporary deal with Israeli authorities over Holy Week access

The announcement came after the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem and the custos of the Holy Land were restricted

Pope names Vatican diplomats to key positions in Secretariat of State, papal household

Archbishop Paolo Rudelli is the new head of the general affairs section of the Secretariat of State and

Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodification of the body

The audience with participants in an event organized by the Italian National Transplant Network took place March 26

Mother Angelica’s enduring legacy celebrated at Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica 

Mother Angelica knew from experience that “God works through humble, unexpected instruments to spread his Gospel,” said the

Pope Leo XIV set to meet with first female archbishop of Canterbury

The announcement came just two days after Sarah Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury. Pope Leo XIV is

Pope Leo XIV says God ‘does not listen’ to prayers of those who wage war

At Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus following it, the pope prayed for Middle East Christians, victims of

Asian Catholics pay tribute to late Vietnamese Cardinal Van Thuan

The Vatican held the “Cardinal Văn Thuận: Witness of Hope” conference at the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran
A solemn procession of cardinals and bishops carrying intricately woven palm fronds enters St. Peter’s Square during Palm Sunday celebrations in Vatican City, April 13, 2025. | Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren/EWTN

Here is Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Holy Week and Easter 2026 at the Vatican

Palm Sunday marks the start of the one of the busiest and fullest liturgical periods of the year
Pope Leo XIV greets youth during his visit to Monaco on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco

The Holy Father met with the countryʼs royalty, addressed Catholic youth, and celebrated Mass at Louis II Stadium.Pope
From left to right: Pope Leo XIV and Prince Albert II of Monaco; a painting of St. Devota; a picture of the principality of Monaco. | Credit: Vatican Media; St. Devota (public domain); Monaco. Design done in Canva

10 Catholic facts about Monaco: Billionaires, martyrs, and Europe’s last Catholic state

On March 28, Pope Leo XIV made history by becoming the first pope in the modern era to
Pope Leo XIV meets with youth and catechumens in front of the Church of Sainte-Devote in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to youth of Monaco: ‘Do not be afraid to give everything to God’

The Holy Father described the Monacan patron Saint Devota as “a courageous young woman who knew how to
Pope Leo XIV meets with youth and catechumens in front of the Church of Sainte-Devote in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV warns of a faith reduced to ‘custom’, asks for Church to reflect the love of God

The Holy Father urged Catholics in Monaco to “announce the Gospel of life, hope and love” and defend

Theologians Press Vatican to Address Concerns Over Marian Document

Scholars request a formal reply from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to their detailed criticism

Synod on Synodality proposes a Church ‘Observatory on Disability’

The report is the conclusion of the work carried out by one of the 10 study groups created

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