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Pope Leo XIV incenses the altar as he celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica on June 29, 2026. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez / EWTN News)

Pope Leo Stands Above the ‘Liturgy Wars’

COMMENTARY: There is a calmness in the Holy Father’s remarks that sends a message to combatants to back
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Abuse prevention, liturgy central to Vatican courses for new bishops

The program has been a fixture of the Church calendar since 2000, when it was launched by St.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Sept. 1, 2026, in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si’ within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo. | Credit: Vatican Media

True ecological conversion passes through the Eucharist

An International Theological Commission document sets out a Christian vision of humanity’s relationship with creation. VATICAN CITY —
Cardinals meet with Pope Leo XIV in the third session of the consistory on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Vatican. (photo: Vatican Media)

Who Will Be Offered the First Red Hats of Leo XIV’s Pontificate?

ANALYSIS: The first American Pope has yet to appoint his inaugural batch of cardinals. So far, Leo XIV’s
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and secretary for relations with states of the Holy See. Credit: Vatican Media

Leo XIV: A New Diplomacy?

ANALYSIS: Recent meetings between the Vatican and Moscow hint at a new era in diplomatic relations. Archbishop Paul
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the General Audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, on Sept. 2, 2026. (photo: Elisabetta Trevisan / Vatican Media)

An Unusual Wave of Generosity Precedes Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France

The unexpected success of the campaign funding the Pope’s September trip is reaching well beyond the Church’s usual
Pope Leo XIV reaches from the popemobile toward a pilgrim during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 2, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope calls for ‘unmasking’ the contradictions of the world, such as seeing war as a solution

The general audience catechesis focused on Gaudium et Spes, Vatican II’s pastoral constitution on the Church in the modern world.
Pope Leo XIV processes in to the Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Sept. 1, 2026, in the Madonnina Garden of the Borgo Laudato Si’ within the pontifical gardens of Castel Gandolfo. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo: Take time out of the daily bustle to ‘listen to the melodious voice’ of creation

The Holy Father encouraged silent contemplation of the wonders and harmony of the created world, which can lead
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 diplomat says Moscow mission focused on peace despite no concrete breakthrough

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher acknowledged that discussing peace in Russia means engaging in “a difficult dialogue.” Archbishop Paul
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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is for the care of water. “Imagine a
A newly constructed hyperscale data center stands in Eemshaven, Groningen province, the Netherlands. (photo: Make More Aerials / Shutterstock)

AI Isn’t Evil — but Prudence Is Essential

COMMENTARY: As we enter into this new world of AI technology, we will have to be ethically cautious
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Pope Leo XIV names third Chinese bishop in 3 months

Bishop Paolo Liu Honggang is the third bishop ordained in China in three months and the sixth episcopal
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.
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 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

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