Vatican News
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.
Pope Leo to Inaugurate his Papacy May 18; Has Full Calendar Already
Pope Leo XIV will officially inaugurate his papacy with Mass in St. Peter's Square May 18.
Pope Leo XIV: Peacemaker and Openness in an Historic Name
Following Pope Francis, who chose a completely new name in church history, Pope Leo opted for a name steeped in tradition that also conveys an openness to engaging with the modern world.
Chicago Native Cardinal Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope Leo XIV.
Some Popes were Elected Unanimously, but ‘Acclamation’ Isn’t an Option Now
"If the Holy Spirit is inspiring them, why do the cardinals need more than one ballot to elect a pope?" a person wrote on X shortly before black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney May 7.