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Pope Leo XIV

The liturgy sustains the faithful, renewing them in their faith, mission, pope says

The liturgy sustains the faithful, renewing them in their faith, mission, pope says

May 20, 2026

Pope Leo XIV signs the Book of Honor at the presidential palace in Beirut Nov. 30, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo XIV to release landmark encyclical on AI and human dignity

May 18, 2026

The ChatGPT app is seen on a phone placed atop a keyboard in this photo taken in Rome March 8, 2024. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Let communication be conducted by real human beings, not AI, pope says

May 15, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors and pilgrims from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience May 13, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church's 'perfect model'

May 15, 2026

U.S. Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, a Chicago-born Augustinian, is elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope in history. "Together we must try to be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges and always dialogues, that is always open to receiving everyone like this square with its arms open to everyone, everyone in need," he told the crowd. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

One year in, Pope Leo navigates division through dialogue in his push for peace

May 08, 2026

Pope Leo XIV delivers his remarks during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 6, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope Leo says Church is 'always looking toward' heaven in Vatican II catechesis

May 08, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets a child from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience April 8, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo: Holiness is for everyone, not just a few

April 08, 2026

Diocese of Raleigh faithful listen to Bishop Luis Zarama's homily at the 2026 Chrism Mass.

All Catholics share in Church’s mission, not just clergy, pope says

April 01, 2026

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 25, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV reflects on Church’s hierarchical foundation

March 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors and pilgrims from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience March 18, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Communion of faithful, not just clergy, shares role in safeguarding faith, pope says

March 18, 2026