Pope Leo XIV

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Love’s foundation is hearts that listen

Glen Argan · February 27, 2026

On Jan. 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, Pope Leo XIV released the 60th annual message for World Communications Day, celebrated on the Solemnity of the Ascension.

Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour, trips to Spain, Monaco

Courtney Mares · February 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV will travel to six countries over the next four months, including a 10-day tour of Africa and trips to Monaco and Spain, the Vatican announced Feb. 25.

Pope Leo XIV tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok

Courtney Mares · February 23, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has urged priests to not to use artificial intelligence to write their homilies or to seek "likes" on social media platforms like TikTok.

Pope Leo renews 'heartfelt appeal' for 'immediate ceasefire' in Russia-Ukraine war

OSV News · February 23, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his "heartfelt appeal" for an "immediate ceasefire" in Russia's war against Ukraine and again urged dialogue "be strengthened to pave the way toward peace."

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'countercultural' repentance on first Ash Wednesday of his pontificate

Courtney Mares · February 18, 2026

Beneath the Roman pines of the Aventine Hill, Pope Leo XIV led a solemn penitential procession Feb. 18 to Rome's oldest extant basilica, marking the first Ash Wednesday of his pontificate.

Pope Leo XIV on Ash Wednesday: Ask the Lord for the gift of true conversion this Lent

Courtney Mares · February 18, 2026

On Ash Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to seek "the gift of true conversion" this Lent, calling for an intense spirit of prayer and a conversion of heart as the 40-day penitential season begins.

Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent

Courtney Mares · February 13, 2026

The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to "hunger" for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message.

Cuban bishops postpone 'ad limina' visit amid fuel shortage crisis

Junno Arocho Esteves · February 12, 2026

The bishops of Cuba have postponed their planned visit to Rome after government authorities announced that airlines could no longer refuel due to U.S. tariff threats against countries supplying oil to the island nation.

From Pope Leo’s letter 'On the Value of Sport'

Catholic Register Staff · February 12, 2026

Excerpt from Pope Leo’s Feb. 6 letter On the Value of Sport as the Olympic Games opened in Italy.

Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican's Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick

Courtney Mares · February 11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on Feb. 11, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all those who suffer in the world.