Christ ‘tamed’ death, but people may still feel sad or outraged, pope says
Christ crucified and risen has tamed and transfigured death with his love, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope names St. Newman patron of his alma mater in Rome
The same day Pope Leo XIV proclaimed St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church, he also named the British saint patron of the Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome.
Pope calls for unity among world’s religions to promote peace, justice, ethical AI
At a time when so many people and the planet are suffering, the world's religions need to come together to promote truth, compassion, reconciliation, justice and peace, Pope Leo XIV said.
New saints show courage to defend faith, help those in need, pope says
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.
Pope Leo XIV’s Oct. 8, 2025 general audience
Today I would like to invite you to reflect on a surprising aspect of Christ's Resurrection: his humility.
Pope thanks Knights for generosity, respecting life, charity
Two of the most important tenets of the Catholic faith are the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and the pope as the successor of Peter, who unites and guides the church, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope praises women’s religious orders for courage, generosity
In its religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope nixes ‘virtual pope’ idea, explains concerns about AI
Pope Leo XIV said a proposal to create an AI-version of him so people could have a virtual audience with the pope pretty much horrified him.
Jubilee event to honor modern martyrs as symbols of hope
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.
Pope’s prayer for September: Respecting, protecting God’s creation
Participating in the ecumenical Season of Creation, Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for the month of September is "for our relationship with all of creation."