The Rev. Dr. James Hawkey, a canon theologian at Westminster Abbey: “The age of mutual suspicion really is now over.”| The Living Church
Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2. The post Pope Leo in Turkey and Lebanon: What to expect from his first international trip appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
In the presence of hundreds of priests and with lay faithful packed into the pews and standing along the walls, U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke celebrated the traditional Latin Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. The post Cardinal Burke celebrates traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
"No one should impose his or her own ideas; we must all listen to one another. No one is excluded; we are all called to participate." The post Read: Pope Leo’s homily on what it means to be a synodal church appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
U.S Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate a traditional Latin Mass for pilgrims in St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, Oct. 25, with Pope Leo XIV’s permission. The pilgrim group, which makes annual trips to the Vatican, did not receive permission to celebrate the pre-Vatican II rite in St. Peter’s during its 2023 or 2024 pilgrimages. The […] The post Analysis: Why is Pope Leo letting Cardinal Burke say the Latin Mass at the Vatican? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
For the first time in history, a British monarch and a pope prayed together in the Sistine Chapel in an event of great ecumenical significance. The post Pope Leo and King Charles make history with first-ever joint prayer service in Sistine Chapel appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Pope Leo's predecessors took markedly different approaches to liturgical reform. Leo must chart a course between them while settling on which is fundamentally the correct path. The post Pope Leo’s Latin Mass Problem appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
We need a “dangerous memory” of the church’s sin to unearth a Jubilee that heals the church and, through it, wider society. The post The Jubilee year should be dangerous appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
The Vatican’s child protection board said Thursday the Catholic Church has a moral obligation to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal. The post Vatican report says clergy sex abuse victims need reparations and tangible sanctions to heal appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Today’s appointment is seen in Rome as a sign of the esteem that Pope Leo has for the cardinal archbishop of Chicago, who recently came under fire from a number of U.S. bishops for giving a lifetime achievement award to Illinois’s Senator Dick Durbin. The post Pope Leo appoints Cardinal Cupich to commission for Vatican City State appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Holy water is a pretty regular feature at Catholic churches, so why were some commentators on social media in an uproar over Pope Leo's blessing of ice removed from a Greenland glacier? The post Pope Leo ice blessing sets off social media meltdown appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A roundtable discussion on Pope Leo's first major teaching document, "Dilexi Te," its continuity with Pope Francis and the challenges and encouragement that it offers Christians. The post Roundtable: Pope Francis began ‘Dilexi Te.’ Pope Leo completed it. appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
In 'Dilexi Te,' Pope Leo draws our attention to the fundamental link between the Gospel and love for the poor. The post Analysis: Pope Leo’s theological vision of a church for the poor in ‘Dilexi Te’ appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“I often wonder, even though the teaching of Sacred Scripture is so clear about the poor, why many people continue to think that they can safely disregard the poor,” Pope Leo XIV states in his first magisterial document, known by its Latin title, “Dilexi Te.”| America Magazine
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Holiness flourishes in those who serve the weakest, and Christians should defend the truths of the faith, no matter the cost, Pope Leo XIV said, highlighting key traits of the new saints he proclaimed. Meeting with visitors from different countries who were in Rome for the Oct. 19 canonization of seven new saints, Pope Leo said, "the men and women we proclaimed saints yesterday are shining signs of hope for all of us, because they offered their lives in love for Christ a...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV traveled 23 miles by car to board the "Bel Espoir" sailboat and speak to the crew about peacemaking. The boat, whose name means "beautiful hope," had spent the previous eight months sailing to 30 Mediterranean ports where rotating crews of 25 young adults met their peers and talked about their faith and the challenges to peace. Meeting the last crew Oct. 17 at the marina in Ostia, outside of Rome, Pope Leo told them the world needs "signs, witness, impressio...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Modern hermits seek solitude not to escape the world but to learn how to listen more closely to God, to their neighbors and to creation, Pope Leo XIV said as he met about 50 Italian hermits who came to the Vatican for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. The hermits, both men and women, include members of religious orders, diocesan priests and diocesan hermits who have chosen to live mostly alone in prayer, study and manual labor. For a short period each day, many of them al...| The Catholic Sun
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians must avoid using their faith to label those who are different -- often the poor -- as enemies to be avoided and rejected, Pope Leo XIV said. "Some forms of worship do not foster communion with others and can numb our hearts," he said in his homily during Mass in St. Peter's Square Oct. 12 for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. "Mary's path follows that of Jesus, which leads us to encounter every human being, especially the poor, the wounded and sinners," Pope...| The Catholic Sun
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Power, possessions and rank do not satisfy the deep desire for real meaning in life, Pope Leo XIV said. “It is only the resurrected Jesus who can give the true and lasting peace that sustains and fills us,” the pope said Oct. 15 during his weekly general audience in... The post Only Jesus can give us meaning in life , pope says appeared first on The Southern Cross.| The Southern Cross
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
