Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo spoke often to the many young people in attendance, putting the spotlight on their great enthusiasm, “which is a sign of the Spirit!”

“The distressed and wounded who need consolation and reparation must hold first place in Lourdes. This is the distinct grace of this sanctuary.”

More than 4,300 people have been killed and more than 12,300 have been wounded since the start of the conflict in southern Lebanon March 2.. 

Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic legislators to establish oversight of artificial intelligence so that technology serves the common good rather than eroding human dignity.

Pope Leo addresses violence, injustice and environmental damage in his message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Creation.

Singing and playing music during the liturgy is an integral and necessary part of the celebration, which means it is much more than something “decorative,” Pope Leo XIV said.

(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given August 19 in St. Peter’s Basilica. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican …

Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent condolences Aug. 18 on the pope’s behalf to Polish Archbishop Adam Szal of Przemysl and Bishop Jan Franciszek Watroba of Rzeszów, who lead the dioceses to …

The Zimbabwe bishops’ conference also offered prayers for the victims and their families

Pope Leo XIV conveyed his solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s eastern coast