Vatican News
Pope: Resist the ‘Temptation’ of Embracing Weapons
The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV Will Escape Rome’s Heat in July by Going to Papal Villa
Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition that had been suspended by Pope Francis.
Vatican Presents Ongoing Plans to Further Reduce Carbon Footprint
St. Peter's Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability.
Pope Urges Madagascar’s Bishops to Protect Creation as Prophetic Mission
Pope Leo XIV asked Madagascar's bishops to embrace the care of creation as a central part of their prophetic ministry, calling on them to safeguard the unique ecological beauty and fragility of their homeland.
At Audience with Martyr’s Mother, Pope Prays for Peace in Congo
In the presence of the mother of the newly beatified martyr, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui would intercede to finally bring peace to Congo.
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.