Papal Audiences

World's conflicts are 'fed' more readily than people, Pope Leo XIV says

Junno Arocho Esteves · June 22, 2026

World hunger has only worsened as conflicts in the world take priority over human lives and weaponry is allowed more distribution than basic humanitarian needs, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel

Josephine Peterson · June 17, 2026

Reflecting on his weeklong trip to Spain, Pope Leo XIV said one of his clearest impressions came from the Canary Islands, where migration revealed both the challenges facing Europe and what he described as a Christian path toward a "civilization of love."

Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God's presence, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · June 3, 2026

The rites and symbols of the liturgy are not arbitrary ceremonies but the means through which Catholics encounter God and are formed in faith, Pope Leo XIV said June 3.

Archbishop Sheen ‘a light of faith’

OSV News · June 2, 2026

Pope Leo XIV on June 1 praised Venerable Fulton J. Sheen as “a light of faith, hope and love” whose pioneering radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions of Americans, including the Pope himself as a child.

Pope Leo calls for 'openness' to Church reform that respects tradition

Josephine Peterson · May 27, 2026

Amid renewed tensions between the Vatican and traditionalist Catholics over the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Leo XIV defended Church reform as a legitimate process that adapts to current needs while remaining rooted in authentic tradition.

The liturgy sustains the faithful, renewing them in their faith, mission, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · May 20, 2026

Christ is present in the liturgy -- in the word that is proclaimed, in the sacraments, in the ministers, in the community and most of all in the Eucharist, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church's 'perfect model'

Josephine Peterson · May 13, 2026

Marking the anniversary of the attempted assassination of St. John Paul II and the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Leo XIV said Mary is the "perfect model" of what the Church is called to be.

The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil, Pope Leo says

Carol Glatz · May 6, 2026

The Catholic Church is the guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil and in defence of human life, Pope Leo XIV said.

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.

All Catholics share in Church’s mission, not just clergy, Pope Leo says

Josephine Peterson · April 1, 2026

Laypeople are not passive members but active participants in the Church's mission, called to live and spread the Gospel in everyday life, Pope Leo XIV said.