Vatican News
Every Vocation, Even the Pope’s, Springs from God’s Love, Pope Says
God's love, mercy and goodness lie at the foundation of every vocation, including that of the pope, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Names New Chancellor of Institute for Marriage, Family Sciences
Pope Leo XIV has named Cardinal Baldassare Reina grand chancellor of the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences.
Pope Reaffirms Commitment to Ecumenical, Interreligious Dialogue
During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for the inauguration of his papal ministry, Pope Leo XIV vowed to continue working toward Christian unity and promoting dialogue among all religions.
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."