VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV, the object of dozens of "deepfake" videos, has chosen "Preserving human voices and faces" as the theme for the Catholic Church's celebration of World Communications Day in 2026. The Dicastery for Communication announced the theme Sept. 29. Just two weeks after his election in May, the dicastery warned people about "deepfake" -- AI-generated -- videos of the pope as well as manipulated or wholly AI-generated photos and quotes.| The Catholic Sun
The Holy See Press Office issued a statement on Saturday morning, 4 October, that at 8:30 in the private library of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV signed his Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te in the presence of Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.| Catholic Outlook
Pope Leo XIV has urged the world not to remain passive in the face of human suffering, particularly as it relates to the ongoing migrant and refugee crisis. He warned against what he described as the “globalization of powerlessness”—an attitude that spreads when we grow indifferent to the suffering of others and believe that nothing can be done to help.| Catholic Outlook
Building on the actions of his predecessor, Pope Leo this week called for all humans to care for the Earth that sustains us all. The post Pope Leo Speaks About Climate Change. Is Anyone Listening? appeared first on CleanTechnica.| CleanTechnica
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace. The pope made his request at the end of his weekly general audience Sept. 24 and the day after he said he had spoken again with the pastor of Holy Family Church in Gaza City, the only... The post Pope asks everyone to pray rosary for peace throughout October appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
People of faith cannot love God while despising his creatures, and people cannot call themselves Christians without caring for everything fragile and wounded, including the earth, Pope Leo XIV told climate activists and political and religious leaders.| Catholic Review
Sharing the joy of being loved by God despite one's human flaws is the mission of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV said.| Catholic Review
Depuis son élection en mai 2025, le pape Léon XIV, premier pontife originaire des États-Unis, a multiplié les appels en faveur de la fin du conflit en Ukraine. À plusieurs reprises, il a insisté sur l’urgence d’un cessez-le-feu et sur la nécessité de privilégier le dialogue plutôt que les armes. Le 14 septembre, lors de […] The post Le pape Léon XIV et l’Ukraine : un appel constant à la paix first appeared on Religactu.| Religactu
“The Vatican should ensure that the historical record is clear and that justice is served before making any determinations on Baudouin’s virtue and legacy. Ultimately, calls for postponing the beatification process are not about undermining Baudouin’s personal faith or commitment … Continue reading →| Intel Today
A papal message for the World Communications Day usually is released Jan. 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists. The post Pope's communications day theme focuses on using media responsibly first appeared on Angelus News.| Angelus News
A common complaint of late among the Vaticanisti has been that, so far, Pope Leo XIV has had a rather “boring” pontificate. Compared to the early days of the Francis… The post How might Archbishop Iannone, new prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops, shape the role? first appeared on OSV News.| OSV News
Pope Leo XIV, the object of dozens of "deepfake" videos, has chosen "Preserving human voices and faces" as the theme for the Catholic Church's celebration of World Communications Day in 2026. The post Pope’s communications day theme focuses on using media responsibly first appeared on OSV News.| OSV News
"European institutions need people who know how to live a healthy secularism, that is, a style of thinking and acting that affirms the value of religion while preserving the distinction -- not separation or confusion -- from the political sphere," the pope said. The post Pope encourages European parliamentarians to pursue ‘healthy secularism’ first appeared on OSV News.| OSV News
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pain must never give rise to violence, and every Catholic needs to learn to safeguard with tenderness those who are vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV said during a prayer vigil dedicated to people experiencing pain and affliction due to illness, bereavement, violence or abuse.Recognizing that some members of the church "have unfortunately hurt you," the pope said, the church "kneels with you today before our Mother (Mary). May we all learn from her to protect the most vulnerable ...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and enduring trust in God, Pope Leo XIV said. "In the journey of life, there are moments in which keeping something inside can slowly consume us," the pope told thousands of people huddled under umbrellas or dressed in rain gear in St. Peter's Square Sept. 10 for his weekly general audience. "Jesus teaches us not to be afraid to cry out, as long ...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a Jubilee year dedicated to hope, Pope Leo XIV and Christian leaders will commemorate "new martyrs and witnesses of the faith" -- people whose lives were signs of hope to the people around them and who died firm in the hope of being welcomed into God's presence, said the secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. Archbishop Fabio Fabene, dicastery secretary, told reporters Sept. 8, "Pope Leo hopes the blood of these martyrs will be seeds of peace, re...| The Catholic Sun
Pharrell Williams gives heartfelt, urgent remarks during the historic “Grace for the World” concert at St. Peter’s Square.| TheGrio
Le 4 septembre 2025, lors d’une réunion de l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies à New York, l’observateur permanent du Saint-Siège, Mgr Gabriele Caccia, est intervenu à l’occasion de la Journée internationale contre les essais nucléaires. Instituée en 2009, cette journée commémorée chaque 29 août rappelle les conséquences persistantes des plus de deux mille essais réalisés […] The post Le Saint-Siège met en garde contre la résurgence nucléaire first appeared on...| Religactu
Pope Leo XIV marked the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence day—Aug. 24—by sending a message to the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and by Pope Leo XIV marked the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence day—Aug. 24—by sending a message to the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky.| America Magazine
Pope Leo XIV joined his brother bishops and fellow Americans in the U.S. in expressing condolences following a deadly mass shooting that took place Aug. 27 at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis shortly after the start of the school day during an all-school Mass at the adjacent Annunciation Catholic Church.| catholicreview.org
This October, The Catholic University of America Press will publish The Office and Authority of the Local Prior in the Order of Saint Augustine by Robert F. Prevost, OSA, today known as Pope Leo XIV. The future Pope Leo wrote this work for his doctorate in church law at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome (the Angelicum), where it was published in a very limited run in 1987. Now CUA Press is making a beautiful new edition for those who want to "take and read" the future pope's ...| Catholic University of America Press
Pope Leo XIV greets a young papal admirer in St. Peter’s Basilica during the general audience on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Aug 20, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday continued ...| www.catholicworldreport.com
To my knowledge, the Vatican does not provide a public account of all the details of its finances. (The Institute for the Works of Religion does provide summaries of some financial information in| Skeptics Stack Exchange
There have been a number of news articles and social media posts (see: here, here, and here) claiming that Pope Francis' personal net wealth, at the time of his death, was estimated at just $100 (w...| Skeptics Stack Exchange
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Pope Leo XIV was elected May 8, making Aug. 16 the 100th day since he stepped out on to the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the new pope.| Angelus News - Multimedia Catholic News
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Stories about "the first 100 days" are standard fare at the beginning of a U.S. president's four-year term; the articles usually focus on how much the new president was able to accomplish and how quickly. But a pope is elected for life and without having promised voters anything or having presented a platform. Pope Leo XIV was elected May 8, making Aug. 16 the 100th day since he stepped out on to the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica as the new pope. He will celebrate his ...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While enjoying a summer break from school or work, Catholics should not neglect "the Lord's invitation to prepare our hearts by actively participating in the Eucharistic sacrifice and by doing generous acts of charity," Pope Leo XIV said. Speaking in English at his weekly general audience Aug. 6, the pope summarized his main talk, which focused on how Christ prepared to sacrifice himself out of love for humanity and how Christians, in response, must prepare space in thei...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a message of solidarity and peace, Pope Leo XIV said the Catholic Church stands with young people suffering in war-torn areas, including Gaza and Ukraine. Before praying the Angelus with more than 1 million young people attending the closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth Aug. 3, the pope said the church was "closer than ever to young people who suffer the most serious evils, which are caused by other human beings."| The Catholic Sun
ROME (CNS) -- Volunteers watching over the relics of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati gently placed items from the faithful on top of his casket to make a third-class relic for the visitors to the Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, near Rome's Pantheon, one afternoon during the Jubilee of Youth.About 16 small dark burgundy pillows lined the marble steps before the simple wooden casket marked by a cross, four red wax seals and one of the blessed's favorite sayings, "Verso l'alto," ("To the to...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The cry of innocent victims and mothers mourning their children will not go unheard, Pope Leo XIV said.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After an early morning attack on the Holy Family Church in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and peace in the region.| catholicreview.org
CASTEL GANDOLFO (CNS) — 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.| catholicreview.org
Ukraine’s religious leaders have issued a “desperate cry” to the global faith community, pleading for international action in ending “the humanitarian and spiritual catastrophe” resulting from Russia’s war on their nation.| catholicreview.org
Vestments worn by Pope Leo XIV and his concelebrants July 9 at the first Mass “for the care of creation” were made by a firm in his hometown of Chicago.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY — Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated his willingness to host representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican for peace negotiations.| catholicreview.org
ROME — “We must pray for the conversion of many people, inside and outside of the church, who still do not recognize the urgency of caring for our common home,” Pope Leo XIV said while celebrating a new formulary of the Mass “for the care of creation.”| catholicreview.org
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — After more than a decade without its most famous vacationer, the quiet town of Castel Gandolfo once again counts the pope among its summer residents.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY — Local churches and bishops worldwide will be instrumental in helping implement the proposals and foster the spirit of the 2024 final document of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, the Vatican synod office said.| catholicreview.org
ROME — Pope Leo XIV began his summer break July 6 at Castel Gandolfo, where he’ll stay through July 20. But don’t expect the Holy Father to simply relax.| catholicreview.org
Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.| Catholic Review
Doctors say 88-year-old pontiff's condition worsens, leading staff to administer 'high-flow oxygen' support.| www.israelhayom.com
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would "open borders, break down walls" and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family."The Spirit breaks down barriers and tears down the walls of indifference and hatred" because he teaches and encourages "the commandment of love that the Lord has made the center and summit of everything," he said.| The Catholic Sun
Over the course of my lifetime, the Catholic Church has had six popes — Saint Paul VI, John Paul I, Saint John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and now Pope Leo XIV.| catholicreview.org
Georgetown University community members praised the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV’s leadership, values and humility following the start of his pontificate May 18. After former Pope Francis died April 21, the College of Cardinals, the body that selects the next pope, elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native who spent years as a missionary...| The Hoya
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18.The "Mass for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry," to be held in St. Peter's Square, will mark the visible and public start of his pontificate while grounding it in the Catholic Church's apostolic continuity.Although the pope's canonical authority began the moment he accepted his election in the Sistine Chapel May 8, the installation Mass...| The Catholic Sun
Rencontres à haut niveau, messages de paix, rumeurs de sommet : le nouveau pape s’affiche comme un médiateur potentiel entre Kiev et Moscou| l'Opinion
Le nouveau pape, s’exprimant depuis le balcon de la place Saint-Pierre à Rome, a abordé dans un discours à portée politique les conflits et guerres actuels. Ce dimanche, lors de...| Valeurs actuelles
Pope Francis' funeral Mass was held in St. Peter's Square April 26, followed by burial at Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major.| Angelus News - Multimedia Catholic News
From Gaza to Ukraine, the Pontiff was consistent in his pursuit of peace, which drew fire from certain sectors| Responsible Statecraft
After similar outreach to Sunnis, the pontiff's 2021 meeting with Shia's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani transcended boundaries and fostered co-existence| Responsible Statecraft
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning to get back to his old routine of meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office said.In addition to working with his secretaries, he met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, April 7, the press office said in a briefing with reporters April 8.| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, was driving one of four ambulances donated to Ukraine with the help of U.S. Catholics.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Seeds of Peace and Hope” is the theme for the World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated Sept. 1.| catholicreview.org
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected appearance to greet the crowd.| catholicreview.org
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most famous painted interior spaces in the world, and virtually all of this fame comes from the breathtaking painting of its ceiling from about 1508-1512. The chapel was built in 1479 under the direction of Pope Sixtus IV, who gave it his name …Continue reading| ItalianRenaissance.org
The most famous section of the Sistine Chapel ceiling is Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. This scene is located next to the Creation of Eve, which is the panel at the center of the room, and the Congregation of the Waters, which is closer to the altar. The Creation of Adam …Continue reading| ItalianRenaissance.org
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Le pape François a lui-même rédigé les méditations qui vont être lues ce vendredi 29 mars lors de du chemin de croix du Vendredi saint au Colisée.| Aleteia