Skip to content
Tag: Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica following his election on May 8, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV makes ‘Best Dressed’ list: Here’s the meaning behind his papal garments

The pontiff made Vanity Fair’s annual Best Dressed list this month in “the originals” category, but what is
Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, Thursday, April 2, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV’s summer catechesis: Understanding the sacred liturgy

From May to August, the pope has dedicated his Wednesday general audiences to reflecting on the liturgy. Here
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo: Vatican II reformed the liturgy to promote active participation

The pontiff’s Aug. 26 general audience addressed the reasons for the Church’s recent liturgical reforms. VATICAN CITY —
Pope Leo visits the tomb of St. Augustine. Credit: Vatican Media

Discovering the Incredible Life of St. Augustine with Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has revealed one of his secrets to prayer found in a letter written by St.

Pope Leo appoints leader of Knights of Columbus to Vatican body

The pontiff appointed Patrick Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life

High-ranking Vatican official to meet with Putin’s adviser in Russia

With Archbishop Paul Gallagher’s visit to Moscow this week, the Vatican continues to try to be a facilitator

Pope Leo to Catholic legislators: Promote AI policies that protect families

The pontiff held a private audience with a delegation from the International Catholic Legislators Network on Aug. 21.

Pope Leo XIV remembers victims of Ebola and mining disaster in Central Africa

During his Angelus on Aug. 23, the pontiff expressed closeness to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the
Pope Leo XIV greets a boy in a wheelchair at Rimini Cathedral, Aug. 22, 2026, during a meeting with people suffering from illnesses and disabilities. | Credit: Vatican Media

‘You are home’: Pope Leo XIV meets with sick, disabled residents at Rimini

The pope urged the assembly to take part in Church life “in the parish, in associations, and in
Pope Leo XIV greets the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among the Peoples in Rimini, Italy, Aug. 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

At friendship meeting in Italy, Pope Leo calls for fraternity: ‘Love is the law of life’

“Our heart, so big and capable of loving, should never be closed. Let’s find the way together to
Religious sisters greet Pope Leo XIV at the Basilica di San Marino, Aug. 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

In San Marino, Pope Leo XIV tells young people: 'We only find authentic freedom in Jesus Christ'

The Holy Father urged youth to “embrace their mission in the world” and give themselves to God. In
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the Basilica of Saint Marinus in San Marino, Aug. 22, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino, the oldest republic in the world and a ‘laboratory’ of good policies

The pope undertook the visit to “encourage the Christian testimony” of San Marino’s people and contribute to “the
Pope Leo visiting the Augustinianum. Credit: Vatican Media

A Shepherd of St. Augustine’s Family 

Almost 16 centuries after his death, countless men and women continue to walk in St. Augustine’s footsteps, inspired
Pope Leo at Pentecost. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein.

The Voice of St. Augustine Today: How His Teachings Shape Pope Leo XIV

“I am a son of St. Augustine, an Augustinian.” With those words on the day of his election,
Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein

Why Pope Leo XIV Recommends St. Augustine’s 1,700-Year-Old Letter on Prayer

What does Pope Leo XIV read for spiritual nourishment? Asked about his favorite spiritual readings aboard the papal

Meet the Augustinian Saints celebrated by the Church in August

Here are 6 Augustinian saints and a blessed who the the Catholic Church celebrates in August. August is
Image created in Canva by Giulio Capece.

St. Augustine and Pope Leo XIV: The Spiritual Roots of the First Augustinian Pope

More than 16 centuries after his death, St. Augustine of Hippo continues to draw pilgrims searching for the
A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the grotto at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France. Image created in Canva by Jacob Stein

Lourdes bishop says shrine will cover all Rupnik mosaics ahead of pope’s visit to France

“My role is to ensure that the shrine welcomes everyone, especially those who are suffering,” Bishop Jean-Marc Micas
Pope Leo XIV meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Aug. 20, 2026, at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo meets Lebanese president; security issues at center of talks

The pope met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday morning at the Apostolic Palace and focused on
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: To heal the wounds of war, our hearts must return to God

The pontiff’s message for the 11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation was published Aug.
San Marino’s Guaita tower, also known as the Rocca, is one of three towered peaks overlooking the city of San Marino, the capital of San Marino. | Credit: princeztl/Shutterstock

10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

The pontiff will visit one of the world’s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here’s what to know about
St. Peter’s Basilica dome at sunset (photo: Mistervlad/Shutterstock)

Is Leo XIV Stalling on Financial Reform?

ANALYSIS: The generational change the Holy See’s fiscal operations require appears to be on hold. Following the various
Pope Leo XIV gives his apostolic blessing at the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 19, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: The musical heritage of the Church must be preserved

The pontiff’s Aug. 19 general audience focused on the role of sacred music in the liturgy. VATICAN CITY
The flag of Vatican City with St. Peter’s Basilica in the background. | Credit: Bohumil Petrik/EWTN News

Pope names 2 Notre Dame professors as consultors to Vatican human development dicastery

The pontiff appointed 12 new consultors to the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development on Aug. 18. Pope

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com