The pontiff’s Aug. 12 general audience focused on the importance of the liturgical year. VATICAN CITY — Pope

The 60th World Day of Peace will take place on Jan. 1, 2027. Pope Leo XIV has chosen

The pontiff expressed his closeness to the Colombian people in a message on Aug. 11. Amid the devastation

The pope also reconfirmed eight existing members, including president Cardinal Reinhard Marx and vice coordinator Charlotte Kreuter-Kirchhof. Pope

Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations

When Pope Leo XIV appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on May 8, 2025, much

The Diocese of Chiclayo noted that Pope Leo XIV’s return to Peru will represent a moment of great

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s recent visit to Mexico “rekindles” the hope the pope will visit

The pontiff also appealed for peace in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia during his Aug. 9

No date has been set, but the Polish government and bishops’ conference are jointly preparing for what would

The pontiff will meet with authorities, clergy, religious, and young people, celebrate three public Masses, and meet with

This marks the first time since 2014 that the papal image has been printed on the coins. Pope

Pope Leo XIV’s new Fundamental Law removes language linking papal sovereignty over Vatican City to the Petrine office

At the GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi, Italy, the pope urged 2,500 young adults to become “artisans

The pope urged Catholics to rediscover prayer “in its true form” and embrace the Liturgy of the Hours

The pontiff accepted the invitation of the heads of state and ecclesiastical authorities of the three countries; it

The Knights of Columbus are holding the 144th Supreme Convention in Denver. Pope Leo XIV called on the

The Holy Father invited festival participants to return to the source of true joy, following this year’s motto:

“Many people need that joyful and contagious witness that a young person in love with Christ can convey,”

Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero has stepped back from public ministry while the Church investigates allegations of sexual abuse

The Vatican published a video message from the pontiff on Aug. 2 for Ecuador’s seventh National Youth Day.

The pope also prayed for victims of war, recalled the Pardon of Assisi, and urged Catholics to witness

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of August is for evangelization in the city. “Roughly half

The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes