Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has elevated St. John Henry Newman's feast day to the universal church calendar, to be celebrated Oct. 9. The British theologian, recently proclaimed a Doctor of the Church, will now be honored worldwide for his profound contributions to faith and intellect.

The Vatican Gardens welcomed a new Marian mosaic and a statue of St. Rose of Lima, both created by young artists from Peru, in a ceremony that clearly delighted Pope Leo XIV, who holds Peru in a special place in his heart.

As deadly floods devastate southern Africa, Pope Leo XIV offers prayers for victims while Catholic bishops urge international support for thousands affected by the climate change-related disaster that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands since late December.

A lack of faith in Christ leads to many delusions, such as believing the arrogant will always rule and only money can buy happiness, Pope Leo XIV said.

In a message to the Archdiocese of Milan, Pope Leo XIV expressed his hope that the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be an occasion of solidarity and bridge-building between peoples and cultures.

Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square Jan. 25.

All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo XIV is currently evaluating an invitation by U.S. President Donald Trump to join his "Board of Peace," an international body chaired by the president to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza, the Vatican secretary of state said.

Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of victims of a devastating accident in which two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain's Andalucia region.

Approval, public consensus and visibility are often given undue importance in modern society, shaping how people think, behave and even understand themselves, Pope Leo XIV warned in his Jan. 18 Angelus address.