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Pope Leo XIV receives a menorah from a representative of the United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on June 15, 2026. | Credit: Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV: Catholics and Jews must work together to fight antisemtism

The pontiff addressed representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York on June 15. Pope Leo XIV
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Seminarians Take to the Soccer Field for Rome’s St. Paul’s Cup

As Pope Leo XIV continues to highlight the values of sport as a path to fraternity, encounter, and
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Why Ferdinand Habsburg Prays the Rosary Before Every Race

The Order of St. George of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine brings together faith, service, and Christian witness in
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

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 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

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: 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 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

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

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 Bad Bunny in Madrid

The pontiff and the Puerto Rican singer were able to greet each other and converse, taking advantage of
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica viewed from the Vatican Gardens | Credit: Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News

Women in the Vatican welcome Montserrat Alvarado as new prefect for communication

The Women in the Vatican Association strives “to create an increasingly constructive and fruitful network of knowledge, friendship,
Pope Leo gives a blessing to Participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Evangelization – Section for Fundamental Questions Regarding Evangelization in the World. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: “Do not water down Christianity”

From communications and education to missionary outreach and evangelization, Pope Leo XIV’s activities this week underscored a consistent

Pope calls on Catholic universities to be authentic, instill ‘passion for the truth’

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday addressed presidents and senior administrators from Catholic institutions belonging to the Association of

Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy

Pope Leo XIV: We must rediscover signs and symbols of the sacred liturgy At the Wednesday general audience at the

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

“In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer

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

‘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.

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