Pope Leo XIV

From one Leo to another, Pope finds a fan

Toronto’s Cardinal impressed by Leo XIV’s first year

Quinton Amundson · May 1, 2026

Since voting in the conclave that elevated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost to the papacy on May 8, 2025, Cardinal Frank Leo of Toronto has cherished the opportunities accorded him over the past year to interact with Pope Leo XIV.

Papal trip put spotlight on local injustices, joy of Christian faith, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · April 29, 2026

Pope Leo XIV wanted his journey to Africa to highlight the serious injustices continuing there and propose a message of peace to a world marred by conflict and violations of international law.

Pope softens speech in Equatorial Guinea

Leo XIV wraps up African tour

Josephine Peterson · April 29, 2026

In the final leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV struck a more measured tone, delivering a message to the faithful while navigating one of the continent’s most politically sensitive environments.

Anglicans, Catholics must work to overcome differences, pope tells archbishop of Canterbury

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 27, 2026

Although the path to full communion has become "more difficult to discern," Catholics and Anglicans must continue on the path of dialogue and "proclaim Christ to the world," Pope Leo XIV said in his first meeting with Anglican Archbishop Sarah Mullally of Canterbury.

Pope Leo to new priests: Keep Church door open, don't be an obstacle

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 26, 2026

Priests are called each day to leave the doors of the Church open to a "suffering humanity" in need and not "be an obstacle to those who wish to enter," Pope Leo XIV told 10 deacons just before ordaining them to the priesthood.

Pope Leo encourages death penalty abolitionists as US brings back firing squad and electric chair

Gina Christian · April 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV sent a message of support to participants at a Catholic university event marking 15 years since the abolition of the death penalty in his home state of Illinois. On the same day, the Trump administration announced plans to expand the available methods of federal execution, including bringing back the firing squad and the electric chair.

We have to make sure the pope's words do not get wasted,' says Cameroon archbishop

Ngala Killian Chimtom · April 24, 2026

As the dust begins to settle following the April 15-18 visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon, Church leaders in the Central African nation believe the pontiff's journey has created a "kairos" moment of grace in a country longing for peace.

Pope Leo: Holy See does not approve formalized blessings of same-sex unions, but 'all are welcome' in Church

Courtney Mares · April 23, 2026

Pope Leo XIV said on the papal plane April 23 that the Holy See does not approve of formalized blessings of same-sex couples, while stressing that Church unity "should not revolve around sexual matters" and that all people are welcome in the Catholic Church.

Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea

Junno Arocho Esteves · April 23, 2026

On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics in the country to seek strength, justice and hope from the Gospel and the sacraments.

Pope Leo offers encouragement to inmates, young people and families in final full day of Africa visit

Maria Wiering and Courtney Mares · April 22, 2026

Pope Leo XIV told inmates at a correctional facility in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, April 22 that "no one is excluded from God's love" and "God never grows tired of forgiving."