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Pope Leo XIV responds to an atheist ‘who loves God’

An atheist expresses his quandary that although he does not believe in God yet somehow he loves him.

The polyglot popes: How language builds bridges in the Church

The Vatican website offers content in more than 60 languages today, reflecting a commitment to reach people by

7 Things to Know About Bishop Varden, Pope Leo’s Lenten Retreat Master

The Norwegian Trappist monk chosen to preach the Vatican’s Lenten retreat once called himself an atheist — and

Leo XIV Signals New Tone With the Diocese of Rome

ANALYSIS: Four new auxiliary bishops are expected to be appointed to the Diocese of Rome, following an upcoming

Pope Leo says nationalism tramples the weakest

The pontiff warns that peace is “both a gift and a commitment” and urges prayer, reconciliation, and diplomacy

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: A Vibrant and Hope-Filled Church in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first apostolic journey to Africa, the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and

Vatican spiritual exercises: Christian freedom and the splendor of truth

In the fourth and fifth meditations offered to Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia, Bishop Erik Varden

Pope sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The aid — worth more than $1.17 million — responds to a request from Ukrainian bishops after recent

Leo’s Lenten Retreat Provides Further Insight Into His Pontificate

COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s bold choice of Bishop Erik Varden as retreat leader speaks volumes. Pope Leo XIV

Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day pastoral visit to 4 African countries in April

The Holy Father will undertake his first pastoral visit to the continent of Africa as pontiff April 13–23,

Pope Leo to visit Monaco in March, Spain in June

The pontiff’s visit will be the first papal trip to Spain since 2011. Matteo Bruni, director of the

Varden: Don’t use the Gospel as a weapon

Opening the Vatican’s Lenten spiritual exercises, the Norwegian Cistercian bishop warned against weaponizing the Gospel in culture wars.

Pope says switch off smartphones to make ‘space for silence’ in Lent

At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV also urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as the war approaches its

Pope Leo XIV begins Lenten spiritual exercises led by Bishop Erik Varden

Bishop Erik Varden, a Cistercian from Trondheim, Norway, is leading the Lenten spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia,

Pope tells priests to use their brains, not AI, to write homilies

Here’s what Leo said in a private Q-and-A with priests this week. In a private exchange with priests

Pope Leo XIV: Freedom is fulfilled by saying yes to God

During a Lenten pastoral stop near Rome’s Termini station, the pope joked that he once considered joining the

A Scout’s Gift for Pope Leo XIV

During Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to the parish of Ostia, three young scouts approached the Holy Father

Society of St. Pius X says it will consecrate bishops without papal mandate despite Vatican warning

The SSPX refused to postpone the July 1 consecrations as a condition of doctrinal talks. Canon law foresees

Pope Leo XIV to visit major migrant landing point on July 4

The pope’s Italy itinerary also includes stops in Pompei, Naples, Acerra, Pavia, Assisi, and Rimini through August. Pope

Pope Leo encourages young priests in crisis to share their fatigue

The pontiff told the clergy of Rome to “rekindle the fire” of their ministry. Pope Leo XIV encouraged

Pope Leo XIV: The liturgy is an experience of God’s unity

The pope continued his weekly lessons dedicated to the Second Vatican Council, focusing on the dogmatic constitution Lumen

Ukrainian women tell Pope Leo of abandoned prisoners of war

A delegation supporting families of missing and captured Ukrainian soldiers shared their concerns and presented the pontiff with

Pope Leo: Lenten ashes carry ‘the weight of a world that is ablaze’

Leading Ash Wednesday rites, the pontiff linked the call to repentance with the devastation of war, broken justice,

Pope Leo XIV insists on his freedom to defend truth in turbulent times

The pontiff said he must be free to denounce injustice amid today’s challenges. Pope Leo XIV said the

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