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Pope Leo XIV gives a blessing during a meeting with participants in the Jubilee of Eastern Churches on May 14, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Addresses Members of Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on Catholic Social Teaching: Full Text

May 17, 2025

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching

A view of the baldacchino underneath the central dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

What to Watch for: Key Moments Taking Place in Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass

May 17, 2025

Sunday’s Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of Peter and bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV addresses more than 100 ambassadors in an audience on Friday, May 16, 2025, in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV to Diplomats: Peace and Justice Can Be Achieved by Investing in the Family

May 16, 2025

Pope Leo XIV told the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Friday that peaceful and just societies can be achieved when governments invest in the family.

Photograph of Pope Leo XIV released by the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Here’s Where You Can Download the Official Photo of Pope Leo XIV for Free

May 16, 2025

The Holy See press office released a new photograph of Pope Leo XIV on Friday, available for free download.

Pope Leo XIV meets with the Brothers of the Christian Schools on May 15, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Laments That Today’s Youth Have to Deal with "relativism" and "superficiality"

May 15, 2025

Pope Leo XIV received the Brothers of the Christian Schools, founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle, on May 15 at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to participants in the Jubilee of Eastern Churches on May 14, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Urges Eastern Catholics Not to Abandon War-torn Lands

May 14, 2025

“I thank God for those Christians — Eastern and Latin alike — who, above all in the Middle East, persevere and remain in their homelands,” Leo said May 14.

Pope Leo XIV meets with Italian tennis star Jannick Sinner on May 14, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Love the Sinner: Pope Leo XIV Meets Tennis Star at the Vatican

May 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV met Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner at the Vatican on Wednesday. 

Pope Leo XIV gives the homily at Mass with the cardinale electors in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Creates Official Instagram Account for Pope Leo XIV

May 14, 2025

The Dicastery for Communication said “Leo XIV inherits the X @Pontifex accounts used by Pope Francis and previously by Benedict XVI.”

A cropped version of the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, published by the Vatican on May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Embraces Elements of Francis’ Vision; Some Views Still Unclear

May 14, 2025

Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his predecessor but maintained a close relationship with Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists on May 12, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Veronica Giacometti/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV to Journalists: Thank You “for your service to the truth ... never give in to mediocrity”

May 12, 2025

In his first address to international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their service to the truth and for communicating peace in difficult times.

Bishop Robert Francis Prevost was named prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops on Jan. 30, 2023. / Credit: Frayjhonattan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

10 Countries Pope Leo XIV Visited Before Becoming Pope

May 12, 2025

Here are some of the countries the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has visited — or where he has been based for pastoral reasons — outside of the U.S. in the last three decades.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a press conference after a meeting of European leaders in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on May 10, 2025. / Credit: GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images

Pope Leo XIV, President Zelenskyy Hold First Phone Call about Russia-Ukraine War, Vatican Says

May 12, 2025

The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Monday that the two leaders had spoken after the pope expressed concern for Ukraine during his Sunday address.

“Have no fear! Trust in the Lord” Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’ s Square for the Regina Coeli on Sunday, May 11, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

In First Queen of Heaven Prayer, Pope Leo Calls on Youths to “accept invitation of the Church and Christ the Lord!”

May 11, 2025

Pope Leo also celebrated Mother’s Day as jubilee bands and thousands of pilgrims created a festive atmosphere in St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Leo XIV addresses the College of Cardinals at the Vatican on May 10, 2025. The newly elected pontiff outlined his vision for his papacy in his first official meeting. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Explains Choice of Papal Name, to Prioritize Catholic Social Teaching “in response to” AI Revolution

May 10, 2025

Pope Leo XIV explained his choice of name and the Church’s social teaching in the face of artificial intelligence and more.

A cropped version of the official portrait of Pope Leo XIV, published by the Vatican on May 10, 2025. / Vatican Media

Vatican Unveils Pope Leo XIV’s Official Portrait and Signature, Returns to Traditional Papal Elements

May 10, 2025

The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV's signature, which includes the traditional "P.P." notation ("Pastor Pastorum") not used by Francis.

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo stands outside St. Peter's Square after the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV. / Marco Mancini / EWTN News

Holy Spirit Guided Election of Pope Leo XIV, “solid, discreet, and good worker”: Spanish-born French Cardinal Elector

May 10, 2025

Cardinal Bustillo says conclave was guided by the Holy Spirit with "freedom and trust," resulting in Pope Leo XIV's election in under 24 hours.

Cardinal Fernando Filoni speaks to EWTN News in Rome, Friday, May 9, 2025 / Credit: EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV's Papal Name Points to "clear vision of the Church" amid Turbulance: Italian Cardinal Elector

May 10, 2025

"I asked him why he took this name," Filoni said. "He's an Augustinian. ... He told me, 'In this moment, we need a man with a clear vision of the Church.'"

Cardinal-elect Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi during an interview CNA on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Rome. / Credit: EWTN News

Caritas, CRS See Mission "continuity and renewal" with Pope Leo XIV, Reaffirm Readiness to Collaborate "in synodality"

May 10, 2025

The election of Pope Leo XIV was enthusiastically received by Caritas Internationalis and Catholic Relief Services.

Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in the Sistine Chapel during his first Mass as pope on Friday, May 9, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

In First Mass as Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV Urges Bearing "witness to our joyful faith in Jesus the Savior”

May 9, 2025

Preaching in the Sistine Chapel on May 9 to the cardinals who elected him, the first pope born in the United States opened his homily in English.

Pope Benedict XVI greets the future Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Gardens. / Credit: Courtesy of the Augustinian Midwest Province (USA), Our Mother of Good Counsel

Pope Leo XIV Meeting the Last Three Pontiffs: Photos

May 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV had the opportunity to meet three of his predecessors at the helm of the Barque of Peter.