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"I wanted so much to come here": Pope Leo XIV Visits Marian Shrine Outside of Rome
The sanctuary is run by the religious of the Order of St. Augustine and "houses an ancient image of the Virgin, dear to the Order and to the memory of Leo XIII," according to the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian Brothers Recall His "kind" Moments, Reflect on New Papacy
Leo, born in Chicago, Illinois in 1955, became a novitiate in the Order of Saint Augustine at 22 years old after graduating from Villanova University in 1977. He took his solemn vows in 1981 and was ordained a priest in 1982.
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Direct Countrywide Thanksgiving Masses for Election of Pope Leo XIV
Members of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have directed that thanksgiving Masses be offered in all Diocese and Parishes of the country, following the election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff.
Catholic Archbishop in Kenya Appeals for Spiritual Solidarity with Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
The Archbishop of Nyeri Catholic Archdiocese in Kenya has urged the people of God in the East African nation to pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his Pontificate.
Pope Leo XIV’s Election in 24 Hours Reflection of Consensus on “man the Church needs”: Catholic Bishop in Mauritius
The Thursday, May 8 election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pontiff on the second day of the 2025 Conclave is a demonstration that the Cardinal Electors had no difficulty in agreeing on the candidate the Catholic Church currently needs, Bishop Jean Michaël Durhône of the Catholic Diocese of Port-Louis in Mauritius has said.
In His Own Words: Pope Leo XIV on Eucharistic Congress, Pope Francis, and Synodality
Nine months ago, before he became Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost sat down for an interview at a parish in the Chicago area.
Today, May 9, We Celebrate St. Pachomius
St. Pachomius can justifiabley be called the founder of cenobitic monasticism, monks who live in community. Even though St. Antony the Great was the first to go into the desert to live a life of seclusion pursuing evangelical perfection, he lived a heremitic life, that is, a primarily solitary life.
Southern African Catholic Bishops Hail Pope Leo XIV’s Election as “historic”, Pledge “unwavering support, prayers”
Members of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) have welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV and described it as “historic.”
What Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV Emphasized in Kenya at New Seminary Chapel Dedication Last Dec. that Points to Papacy
When the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, then Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, visited Kenya in December 2024, he reflected on the need to pay keen attention to the Word of God as “spirit and life” and the person of Jesus Christ as source of “true life” and foundation of the Church.
EWTN’s Michael Warsaw Celebrates "momentous" Election of First American Pope
“It is with great joy that I welcome the election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV,” Michael Warsaw said in a statement.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected As 267th Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV.
A Prayer for the Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV
Today, May 8, the first American was elected taking the name Pope Leo XIV — here is a prayer for the new pontiff.
BREAKING: Habemus Papam! White Smoke Rises from Chimney of Sistine Chapel
White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel today at 6:09 p.m. Rome time, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a new pope. Of the 133 cardinals sequestered in the Vatican since May 7, one has now been elected as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Christian Professionals in Africa Express Spiritual Solidarity with Catholic Church amid Election of New Pope
Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) have expressed their spiritual solidarity with the universal Church during its transitional period of electing a new successor to St. Peter, following the passing on of Pope Francis on April 21.
Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as Thursday Morning Voting Concludes Without a Pope
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 11:51 am Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals voting at the conclave have not yet elected a new pope.
Conclave Schedule: What Time Does the Smoke Appear?
As the conclave gets underway, all eyes turn to the small chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. From this simple metal tube will emerge the long-awaited white smoke that will announce the election of the new pope.
Learn from Pope Francis, Demonstrate “personal solidarity” with All: Catholic Bishop to South Africa’s Religious Leaders
Religious leaders in South Africa have been urged to emulate the late Pope Francis, who not only admonished conditions that undermine human dignity, but also showed personal solidarity by standing with people in their struggles.
Late Pope Francis Had Africa among Pastoral Priorities: Pauline Sisters in Kenya on Late Pontiff’s Legacy
The late Pope Francis loved Africa and was committed to the evangelization of the people of God on the continent, members of the Pious Society of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP/Pauline Sisters) in Kenya have said in their glowing tributes to the late Pontiff, who was laid to rest on April 26.
Late Pope Francis “gave himself completely”, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges Selflessness in Honour of Late Pontiff
The late Pope Francis manifested selflessness in his 12-year Pontificate, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has said.
BREAKING: Black Smoke Rises from Sistine Chapel as First Conclave Vote Ends Without New Pope
Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening to the watchful eyes of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square as the first day of conclave voting concluded without a new pontiff.
