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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
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

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

Pope invites continued dialogue in message to new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury took place on March 25. Pope Leo XIV expressed the desire to

Vatican secretary of state says war on Iran is not just

Cardinal Pietro Parolin also addressed tensions over the Traditional Latin Mass. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of

Pope urges liturgical unity, inclusion of Traditional Latin Mass faithful

In message to French bishops, Pope Leo XIV called for “concrete solutions” to heal divisions over the Mass.

Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men

The pope also invited Catholics to pray for priestly vocations. Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said priestly ministry

Australian bishop named to top Vatican legal post

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay as head of the Legislative Texts office. Pope

Yad Vashem chief: Holocaust memory is key to fighting antisemitism

Dani Dayan spoke after meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying antisemitism is “bigotry” independent of Israeli policy. Dani Dayan,

Exorcists urge pope to appoint trained practitioners in every diocese

An exorcist group said growing occult practices and spiritual harm highlight the need for trained priests and better

Pope Leo XIV warns children should not look to chatbots for friendship

The pope cautioned that AI risks dulling young people’s intelligence, relationships, and creativity. Pope Leo XIV warned that

Before becoming bishop, Pope Leo kept an all-night vigil with this saint

On the eve of his ordination in Chiclayo, the future pope traveled to a small town in northern

Pope Leo XIV reunites with his eighth grade classmates 

Pope Leo XIV met with 10 of his eighth grade classmates in St. Peter’s Square at a recent

Does the pope vote in Peru or pay U.S. taxes? Key questions remain unsettled

Legal expert argues papal dual citizenship is real, but obligations tied to it may not apply in practice.

Pope condemns aerial bombardment

Pope Leo XIV warned that modern technology is being “put at the service of war.” “After the tragic

Boys Town founder Father Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood

The Irish-born priest is revered for his revolutionary approach to caring for impoverished boys at the group home

Pope decries war’s toll

Pope Leo XIV says suffering of innocent victims “hurts all of humanity” as he calls for end to

King Felipe VI of Spain installed as protocanon of the Basilica of St. Mary Major

“Protocanon” is an honorary title reserved exclusively for the Spanish head of state, recognizing the monarch as a

Nigerian bishops tell the pope: Our people are dying

As Christians in their country suffer increased persecution, the Nigerian bishops bring the hopes of a nation to

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Each baptized person is an active agent of evangelization’

The pope’s message at the general audience focused on the “communion of the faithful” as taught in the
Pope Leo at Wednesday's General Audience on March 18, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: “War Is Not a Spectacle”

Vaticano updates: from the responsibility of journalists in times of war to safeguarding in the Church, major legal
Pope Leo's Meeting with CEI. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo calls bishops to Rome to discuss families, ‘Amoris laetitia’ in October

Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on marriage and the family, followed two contentious synods at the Vatican dominated by

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