Pope Leo XIV

“The extent of the peace we embody — that exemplary peace ‘which the world cannot give’ — bears witness to the constant presence of Jesus within us.”

“My heartfelt thoughts remain focused on the tragic situation unfolding before the eyes of the whole world: so many victims, so many lives and families.”

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given February 22, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square.

The faithful should turn off all devices during certain moments of the day in order to create “space for silence,” prayer, listening and the sacraments.

The 2026 LA Religious Education Congress kicked off Feb. 20 with an emphasis on the healing power of mercy and self-forgiveness — and a special message from Pope Leo XIV …

“To give a true homily is to share faith,” and artificial intelligence “will never be able to share faith,” the pope added.

Lent is about changing the trajectory of our lives. We try to nudge our life toward God; toward love, kindness and generosity. In Scripture, we repeatedly see tax collectors and …

Announcement of the Italian trips comes amid speculation about Pope Leo’s international travels and no confirmation of any international papal travel in 2026.

“Authority in religious life is not understood as domination, but as spiritual and fraternal service to those who share the same vocation.”

“During Lent, a people is formed that recognizes its sins. … We need to respond by courageously accepting responsibility for them,” the pope said.