Vatican News
Sharing Joy of Discovery Contributes to Peace, Pope Tells Astronomers
The pope spoke to dozens of young astronomy students and scholars who were taking part in a monthlong summer school sponsored by the Vatican Observatory and held at the observatory's headquarters in Castel Gandolfo, outside of Rome.
Pope: Sport Reveals Beauty of God, Teaches Teamwork, Humility and Hope
Celebrating Mass in St. Peter's Basilica June 15 to conclude the Jubilee of Sport, the pope told athletes and sports professionals that "every good and worthwhile human activity is in some way a reflection of God's infinite beauty, and sport is certainly one of these."
Jubilee Year is a Time to Build Bridges, Not Walls, Pope Says
Addressing thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Basilica June 14 for a special Jubilee audience, the pope said the Holy Year 2025 must be lived as a mission of communion, rooted in the theological virtue of hope.
Pope Leo: Hope in God Must Lead to Justice for the Poor
Christian hope must move beyond comforting words to real responsibility and structural change to uplift the poor, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of the Poor.
Pope Sets Sept. 7 For Joint Canonization of Blesseds Acutis and Frassati
Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together Sept. 7, the Vatican announced.
Diversity Is Cause for Strength, Not Division, Pope Tells Rome Clergy
The cultural and pastoral diversity among clergy is not a burden but a gift that should enrich communion within the church rather than fragment it, Pope Leo XIV told the priests and deacons of the Diocese of Rome.
Pope Leo To Return to Practice of ‘Imposing’ Pallium on New Archbishops
Pope Leo XIV will revive a tradition begun by St. John Paul II in 1983 by personally placing a pallium around the shoulders of recently named archbishops.
Vatican Bank Reports Increased Profits, Charitable Giving
The Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican bank, reported increased profits in 2024 and gave a slightly larger dividend check to Pope Francis, who used the entire amount for charity.
UN Secretary-General Meets Pope Leo, Top Vatican Officials
The meeting with the U.N. chief took place in the pope's study in the Paul VI Audience Hall before the pope's morning general audience in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican press office said in a communique.
Call Out to Jesus for Healing; He Will Hear You, Pope Says
At his weekly general audience, the pope spoke about the Gospel story of the healing of Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) as he continued a series of talks about how the life and ministry of Jesus is a source of hope.