Vatican News
Papal Diplomats Must Always Defend Poor, Religious Freedom, Pope Says
Every papal diplomat around the world must let people know that the Catholic Church is always on the side of the marginalized and is ready to face everything "out of love," Pope Leo XIV said.
Serve the Holy See by Striving for Holiness, Pope Tells Officials, Staff
Those serving the Holy See can serve its mission best by striving to live a holy life in conformity to Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
God’s Love Breaks Down Walls, Opens Borders, Dispels Hatred, Pope Says
In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would "open borders, break down walls" and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family.
Holy Spirit Fosters Unity, Peace, Justice, Pope Says at Pentecost Vigil
On the eve of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would help Catholic lay associations, movements and communities live the Gospel before trying to preach it and would be a force for unity in the church and in the world.
Commission Tells Pope Universal Safeguarding Guidelines Almost Ready
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors hopes to deliver a "Universal Guidelines Framework for Safeguarding" to Pope Leo XIV later this year, the commission said.
Church Unity, Mission Must Be at Heart of All Catholic Groups, Pope Says
With their specific forms of prayer, outreach or emphasis both the long-established groups of Catholic laypeople as well as the newer movements and communities are called to contribute to the unity and mission of the church, Pope Leo XIV said.
God Wants to Help People Discover Their Worth, Dignity, Pope Says
God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel unworthy or unappreciated, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope, Romanian Bishops, Jewish Officials Pay Tribute to Martyred Bishop
Blessed Iuliu Hossu, the Romanian Greek Catholic bishop of Cluj-Gherla, was named a cardinal "in pectore" -- secretly -- by St. Paul VI in 1969.
Take Care of Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit, Pope Tells Professional Cyclists
In a tribute to Pope Francis and his message of hope for the Jubilee Year, elite cyclists rode through Vatican City and its gardens before starting the last stage of the Giro d'Italia in Rome.
A Family’s Love Grounded in Christ is Sign of Peace for World, Pope Says
Families are the cradle of the future of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly.