Vatican News
Changing World Calls for New Commitment to Catholic Schools, Pope Says
Catholic education, which has changed over the centuries, must continue to evolve to help young people face the challenges not only of technology but of confusion about the meaning and purpose of life, Pope Leo XIV said.
Catholic Universities Must Promote Growth in Faith, Knowledge, Pope Says
Rather than educating students to "become experts in infinitesimal details of reality," Pope Leo XIV said, Catholic universities must help them have a broader vision, one that holds together faith, spirituality and knowledge of the world.
Catholics Must Build a More Humble Church, Seeking Truth Together, Pope Says
The supreme rule in the Catholic Church is love, which compels all of the faithful to serve, not to judge, exclude or dominate others, Pope Leo XIV said.
A Synodal Church Evangelizes Better, Works Together for Justice, Pope Says
The pursuit of synodality should strengthen the Catholic Church's mission of proclaiming the Gospel and help all Catholics learn to collaborate to make the world a better place, Pope Leo XIV said.
Church Must Support Concrete Pro-Family Policies, Pope Says
A society cannot pretend to be pro-family if it does not adopt policies that allow parents and children to spend time together rather than always being worried about work, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope, British King Share Historic Prayer in Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel.
The Risen Christ Brings Joy, Hope Along Life’s Journey, Pope Says
The joy of Christ's resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today's world, Pope Leo XIV said.
Attacks on Religious Liberty Increase, Say Cardinal, Papal Foundation
Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, "it is also a pathway to truth and deeper communion with God and neighbor," said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Pope Leo Meets with Coalition of Survivors of Clergy Abuse
Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and victims' advocates for the first time at the Vatican Oct. 20.
Marriage is a ‘Noble, Exalted’ Vocation, Path to Holiness, Pope Says
Sacramental marriage and traditional family life increase joy in the good times, give strength during hard times and are a path to true holiness, Pope Leo XIV said.