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Vatican recognizes martyrdom of 20 priests killed during Spanish Civil War

The Dicastery for the Causes of Saints recognized the martyrdom of Servant of God Juan Torres Torres and
Pope Leo XIV celebrates the funeral Mass for Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini on June 18, 2026, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Ruini as a shepherd who guided the people of God

At the funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff praised the late Italian cardinal’s humble service, trust
Pope Leo XIV addresses members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on June 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Failure to understand Eastern Christianity impoverishes the Church

The pope addressed members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches at the Vatican on
President José María Balcázar of Perú speaks with journalists outside of St. Peter’s Square in Rome following a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV on June 18, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo expected to visit 5 Peruvian cities in November, president says

The president of Peru had a nearly two-hour private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on
Venerable Mary Teresa Tallon. | Credit: Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate

Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable

On June 18, the pope issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of the Parish
Pope Leo XIV meets a delegation of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the Consistory Hall of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on June 18, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV urges universities to promote peace in a divided world

The pontiff met with the board of governors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on June 18. Pope

Pope Leo XIV: Spain is an example of unity despite differences

The pontiff reflected on his recent apostolic journey to Spain during his general audience on June 17. Pope

Pope Leo XIV prays for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby

Pope Leo XIV assured his prayers “for all parents who suffer the loss of a child, especially a

Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II’s chief strategist in Italy, dies at age 95

Architect of the Italian Church’s ‘cultural project,’ he led high‑stakes fights over life, family, and secularism while seeking

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

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

Pope Leo XIV says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil

10 of the most powerful moments of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain

From packed squares and emotional encounters with the faithful to emphatic calls for peace, unity, and evangelization, Pope
Pope Leo XIV waves to crowds during Mass at the Port of Santa Cruz in Tenerife, June 12, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

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

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:

With the World Cup, Pope Leo XIV shares an important lesson from soccer

Soccer, Pope Leo said, “helps us remember something very important: that life is not a race to be

Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘examination of conscience’ on migrants at Canary Islands port

ARGUINEGUÍN, Canary Islands — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday called for an “examination of conscience” on migration during

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

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