Vatican News
Pope Leo Meets with US Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio
The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican.
Pope Leo Begins Papacy Calling for ‘United Church’ in a Wounded World
Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St. Peter by calling for "a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world."
Pope Leo XIV’s Installation Mass: A New Beginning Rooted in Tradition
Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18.
Pope Leo to Diplomats: Church will Always Speak Truth, Work for Justice
The Catholic Church wants to reach out and embrace all people who need and yearn for truth, justice and peace, Pope Leo XIV said in his first meeting with the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See.
Meeting Eastern Catholics, Pope Pledges to Be Peacemaker
During a meeting with Eastern Catholics, many of whom come from war-torn regions of the world, Pope Leo XIV pledged the Vatican's full commitment to promoting peace and reconciliation.
New Pope, a Tennis Fan, Meets World’s No. 1 Player
The day after advancing to the semi-finals of the Italian Open, Jannik Sinner paid a visit to a fan.
With Jobs Disappearing, Cardinal Says he ‘Rejoiced’ at Pope’s Name Choice
Cardinal Michael Czerny said that when Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected pope and chose the name Leo XIV, "I rejoiced, I really rejoiced."
Pope Pledges Strengthened Dialogue with Jews
Among his first messages, Pope Leo XIV expressed his intention to strengthen the Catholic Church's ties with the Jewish community.
Pope Thanks Media, Urges Them to Be Peacemakers
Pope Leo XIV asked journalists to be peacemakers by shunning prejudice and anger in their reporting, and he called for the release of journalists imprisoned for their work.
Unity, Not Nationality Led to Pope Leo’s Election, U.S. Cardinals Say
While it is interesting and perhaps even a point of pride that the new Pope Leo XIV was born in the United States, most of the U.S.-based cardinals who participated in the conclave that elected him said nationality was not a factor.