Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo paves way for St. John Henry Newman to be formally named doctor of the church

Gina Christian · July 31, 2025

St. John Henry Newman -- the 19th-century theologian, intellectual and preacher who journeyed from Anglicanism to Catholicism, powerfully shaping religious thought in both faith traditions -- will be named a doctor of the church by Pope Leo XIV.

Text of Pope Leo XIV’s catechesis from his July 30 general audience

Catholic Register Staff · July 30, 2025

This is the text of the catechesis and appeal from Pope Leo XIV’s July 30 general audience given in St. Peter’s Square.

Learning to communicate with honesty, prudence can help heal world, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · July 30, 2025

The world -- marked by a climate of violence and hatred -- needs healing, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo meets top Russian Orthodox cleric amid war, strained relations

Gina Christian · July 29, 2025

Pope Leo XIV met with a top Russian Orthodox cleric, the first such visit from Moscow since the papal election, and one that comes amid strained relations with Rome due to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Pope Leo appeals to leaders with power to end wars, start peace talks

Carol Glatz · July 28, 2025

The time for negotiations to start is now, and anything jeopardizing peace must be rejected, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo welcomes young people to Rome for jubilee

Carol Glatz · July 28, 2025

Greeting tens of thousands of visitors crowded in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV welcomed all the young people who arrived in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth.

Pope Leo, Palestinian president discuss humanitarian tragedy in Gaza during phone call

Carol Glatz · July 21, 2025

The humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip and the need for urgent assistance were part of discussions between Pope Leo XVI and Mahmoud Abbas, president of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority.

Pope Leo condemns Israel's attack against church, calls for end to 'barbarity'

Carol Glatz · July 21, 2025

The "barbarity of war" and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of worship have to be protected, Pope Leo XIV implored.

Pope Leo visits Italian Carabinieri station, Poor Clares during summer break

Catholic News Service · July 15, 2025

As part of his summer break, Pope Leo XIV visited members of the Italian Carabinieri in Castel Gandolfo and the Poor Clares in nearby Albano Laziale.

Jesus did not ignore those in need, and neither should Christians, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · July 14, 2025

To believe in and follow a loving and compassionate Christ is to allow him to enter one's heart and take on his same feelings, Pope Leo XIV said.