Pope Leo XIV

A day of gifts and giving back

Quinton Amundson · November 16, 2025

Pope Leo XIV welcomed CCCB representatives to Rome and gifted 62 Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican Museums' ethnological collections for transfer to National Indigenous Organizations (NIOs).

Pope Leo returns Indigenous artifacts from Vatican Museums to Canada

Cindy Wooden · November 15, 2025

Pope Leo XIV fulfilled a promise made by the late Pope Francis to return to Canada's Indigenous communities artifacts -- including an Inuit kayak, masks, moccasins and etchings -- that have been held by the Vatican for more than 100 years.

Seeing everyone as a brother or sister is part of Christianity, Pope Leo says

Cindy Wooden · November 12, 2025

Being a Christian means recognizing every person as a brother or sister and always being ready to lend a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said.

'Leo from Chicago:' Vatican releases new documentary on pope's early years

Junno Arocho Esteves · November 11, 2025

A new documentary released by the Vatican on Pope Leo XIV's early life is more than just a film about the life of the new pope, but the story of an ordinary person who answered a calling to serve the church, said Vatican News journalist Salvatore Cernuzio.

Papal laundries awash with love for the poor

Pope Leo XIV chooses St. Francis of Assisi as laundries namesake

Paulina Guzik · November 10, 2025

During the pontificate of Pope Francis, the papal laundries for the poor were traditionally named after the pope. Pope Leo XIV asked that during his pontificate, they be named after St. Francis of Assisi.

Dig deep, work patiently to keep church on solid foundation, Pope Leo says

Cindy Wooden · November 10, 2025

In many ways, the Catholic Church is always a "construction site" where God is constantly shaping its members who must dig deep and work diligently but patiently, Pope Leo XIV said.

Catholic higher education can't lose focus on the person, Meehan says

Quinton Amundson · November 6, 2025

Knowing Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, is a passionate baseball fan, St. Jerome’s University president and vice-chancellor Peter Meehan took the opportunity during an Oct. 31 papal audience to mention the then ongoing World Series battle between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pope welcomes Palestinian leader; discusses Gaza, peace

Cindy Wooden · November 6, 2025

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a Vatican-Palestinian agreement recognizing the State of Palestine and guaranteeing the freedom of the Catholic Church in the territory.

Faith in Christ's constant presence revolutionizes lives, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · November 5, 2025

The ongoing presence of the risen Christ fills life with meaning and proves that the human yearning for eternity is not only justified but is within reach, Pope Leo XIV said.

Christ 'tamed' death, but people may still feel sad or outraged, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · November 4, 2025

Christ crucified and risen has tamed and transfigured death with his love, Pope Leo XIV said.