Faith

Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators' amid current events, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · September 2, 2026

The faithful are called to leave behind "all passivity and indifference" toward current events and the lives of others, especially amid the "rapid and profound changes we are experiencing today," Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience.

Pope Leo says, 'It is not yet too late' to care for creation

Josephine Peterson · September 2, 2026

Pope Leo XIV began the five-week Season of Creation by calling on the faithful to step away from the frenzy of daily life to "hear the melodious voice of creation," stressing that "it is not yet too late" to repair humanity's relationship with the environment.

Never let injustice, evil in the world corrupt your heart, Pope Leo tells faithful

Catholic News Service · August 31, 2026

Whatever the injustice or injury, do not revert to hatred or violence, Pope Leo XIV told the faithful, because only love, hope, forgiveness and respect will protect and promote human dignity.

To experience true relationship with God in the liturgy, faithful's participation cannot be passive, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · August 26, 2026

"Firmly rooted" in the Church's living tradition, the liturgical reform put forth by the Second Vatican Council grew from the need for the faithful to celebrate the liturgy more "consciously and actively," and not "as strangers and silent spectators," Pope Leo XIV said.

What are your idols?

Jenna McDonald · August 21, 2026

The word idol is used loosely in everyday language to mean someone who is admired excessively. That hockey player, that teacher, that influencer; our children “idolize” them, and we call it as we see it.

Sacred music must be 'dignified,' reflecting the mystery being celebrated, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · August 19, 2026

Singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral and necessary part of the celebration, which means it is much more than something "decorative," Pope Leo XIV said.

True beauty found in enduring love, which 'ennobles and lifts us up,' Pope Leo says on feast of Assumption

Junno Arocho Esteves · August 17, 2026

Christians are called to reflect Mary's authentic beauty, which is revealed through a life of enduring love rather than worldly aesthetic standards, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution

Junno Arocho Esteves · August 17, 2026

Warning against increased violence in the West Bank, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to decisively pursue an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.

Pope Leo at Angelus: Mary a sign of hope, consolation for the world

Junno Arocho Esteves · August 17, 2026

For the many living through war, displacement and devastating natural disasters, Mary remains a source of hope and maternal consolation, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo says Sunday is 'foundation and kernel' of liturgical year

Josephine Peterson · August 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is "the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year."