Papal Audiences

Catholics must engage with modern culture, not reject it, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · October 28, 2026

Catholics must not live their faith in opposition or "hostility" toward modern culture, Pope Leo XIV said, emphasizing that integrating faith and culture is essential to living out the Christian vocation and sharing the Gospel with others.

Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, Pope Leo says after surgery

Josephine Peterson · October 21, 2026

Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and a lifelong commitment between spouses.

Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · September 30, 2026

Pope Leo XIV's journey to France aimed to show that a joyful or serene rebirth is always possible even after tremendous tragedy or terrible suffering, he said.

Technological advancements are not rivals to faith, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · September 23, 2026

Progress in science and technology is not contrary to belief in God, and Christians should be actively involved in shaping that progress so that it serves human dignity and the common good, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo warns technology cannot replace the value of human relationships

Josephine Peterson · September 16, 2026

In a world of increasing technological dependence and polarization, Pope Leo XIV said there is greater urgency for humanity to see itself as a single "human community."

Pope Leo calls for promoting, protecting human dignity

Carol Glatz · September 9, 2026

Christians can help overcome the many distortions and lies about the true dignity of every human person and, in doing so, promote and defend human life, Pope Leo XIV said.

Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators' amid current events, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · September 2, 2026

The faithful are called to leave behind "all passivity and indifference" toward current events and the lives of others, especially amid the "rapid and profound changes we are experiencing today," Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience.

To experience true relationship with God in the liturgy, faithful's participation cannot be passive, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · August 26, 2026

"Firmly rooted" in the Church's living tradition, the liturgical reform put forth by the Second Vatican Council grew from the need for the faithful to celebrate the liturgy more "consciously and actively," and not "as strangers and silent spectators," Pope Leo XIV said.

Sacred music must be 'dignified,' reflecting the mystery being celebrated, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · August 19, 2026

Singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral and necessary part of the celebration, which means it is much more than something "decorative," Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo says Sunday is 'foundation and kernel' of liturgical year

Josephine Peterson · August 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is "the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year."