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U.S. Catholic charismatic leaders announce ecumenically-oriented evangelization initiative

The launch of “Evangelize USA” was announced following Pope Leo XIVʼs May 30 audience with members of the

Fulton Sheen’s missionary legacy hailed by Pope Leo XIV

The pontiff praised Venerable Sheen, who will be beatified Sept. 24, as “a light of faith, hope, and

Pope Leo XIV highlights ‘key aspects’ of Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to pursue their mission by placing themselves at

‘Invisible, silent, misunderstood work’: The pope’s school for diplomats at 325 years

The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome was founded in 1701 as a training ground for the popeʼs ambassadors.

Pope receives Ferrari Luce steering wheel — Italian brand’s first fully electric car

A delegation from the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer met Pope Leo at Castel Gandolfo on May 26.

Pope Leo XIV to visit the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22

The Holy Father will spend half a day in the microstate in north-central Italy before traveling around 14

Pope Leo XIV: Our world is more divided, but shared humanity unites us

The pontiff addressed members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on May 30. Pope Leo XIV on

Pope Leo XIV: The Trinity teaches that every creature is made for communion

Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that the mystery of the Holy Trinity teaches Christians to see every creature

Can wars still be just? Pope Leo XIV addresses the issue in Magnifica Humanitas

The destructive power of modern weaponry and dubious claims to justification mean just war theory, which includes legitimate
Pope Leo XIV on April 8, 2026, in St. Peter's Square. The pope presented his first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas:' On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, at the Vatican on May 25, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Magnifica Humanitas: Pope invokes justice to combat ‘anti-human vision’ in AI

Published Monday, the pope’s new encyclical warns of a “culture of power” fueled by the digital revolution and
Pope Leo XIV signed his first encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas:' On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, on May 15, 2026, the 135th anniversary of the encyclical 'Rerum Novarum' by Pope Leo XIII. 'Magnifica Humanitas' was released on May 25, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media. Image composition: EWTN News

Vatican to publish Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical May 25

The pope signed ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ (“Magnificent Humanity”) on May 15, the 135th anniversary of the publication of the

One Year with Pope Leo: Prayer, Peace, SSPX, Fatima

One year with Pope Leo has brought focus to the historic character of his election: the first American
Pope Leo XIV speaks aboard the papal plane from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome, following an 11-day trip in Africa, April 23, 2026. | Credit: Patrick Leonard/EWTN News.

Pope Leo XIV to visit France in September, including a stop at UNESCO headquarters

The visit will mark the popeʼs fifth international apostolic journey. Pope Leo XIV will undertake an apostolic journey
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church, pictured during a visit of Pope Francis to Cairo, Egypt, on April 28, 2017, left, and Pope Leo XIV, pictured during a general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 28, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media and Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News

Pope Leo to Coptic patriarch: Christians must work together in the Middle East

The friendship between the Catholic and Coptic churches began over 50 years ago with the meeting of St.

Pope Leo Reflects on Fatima, SSPX Tensions, Vatican Finances, and the Search for Truth

Pope Leo Marks Feast of Fatima with Prayer at Site of John Paul II Assassination Attempt VATICAN CITY
A view of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris on April 5, 2026, in Paris. | Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

Pope Leo XIV expected to visit France in late September, bishops announce

While the Holy See has yet to make an official announcement, the French Bishops’ Conference announced in a
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Thursday, May 7, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio amid tensions with President Trump

The pontiff met with the secretary of state amid Trumpʼs ongoing criticism of the Holy Father and the
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Vatican prepares Pope Leo XIV summit on marriage crisis

The October meeting in Rome will bring together presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world to seek
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Office for the Universal Church and Dialogue of the Archdiocese of Cologne, Germany, at the Vatican on April 30, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Church must proclaim truth without imposing itself, Pope Leo XIV says

The pontiff told a delegation from the Archdiocese of Cologne that dialogue “strengthens communion” and “serves the cause
Pope Leo XIV waves as the popemobile passes by a crowd of American pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s general audience on June 18, 2025, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Popemobile to begin charity tour in the United States

On Wednesday, the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Cross Catholic Outreach launched the Road Trip for
Pope Leo praying the Rosary at Mama Muxima Shrine and the closing Mass of Pope Leo's Apostolic Trip. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Africa Visit Highlights Urgent Call for Peace and Reconciliation

VATICAN CITY — In a week marked by powerful symbolism and global relevance, Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit
Pope Leo speaks on the papal plane from Equatorial Guinea to Italy after his Africa trip on April 23, 2026. (photo: Simone Risoluti / Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV: The End of the Pragmatic Approach

ANALYSIS: The way Leo XIV addressed the blessing issue marked a necessary discontinuity with his predecessor. The press conference
Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, at the general audience on March 25, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?

Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the
Pope Leo XIII in 1898. | Credit: Francesco De Federicis, public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor

The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded

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