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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors and pilgrims before his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Aug. 19, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Sacred music must be 'dignified,' reflecting the mystery being celebrated, pope says

August 20, 2026

Pope Leo XIV talks to visitors and pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Aug. 12, 2026.(CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical year

August 12, 2026

As the summer heat continues, Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims before his weekly general audience inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Aug. 5, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours

August 11, 2026

Pope Leo sends video message at conclusion of Eucharistic Pilgrimage in U.S.

Pope Leo sends video message at conclusion of Eucharistic Pilgrimage in U.S.

July 08, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience June 17, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV congratulates Americans on nation’s 250th birthday

July 03, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets newly married couples at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after his weekly general audience June 24, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Eucharist transforms believers into Christ's body and counters division, pope says

June 25, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience June 17, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel

June 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and St. Eulalia in Barcelona June 9, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Christianity is not about perfection, no one is defined by suffering, mistakes, pope says

June 12, 2026

“The Sagrada Família is the tallest church in the world — not to stand out in worldly rankings, but to guide the steps of God’s people,” Pope Leo XIV said June 10, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. | Credit: Vatican Media

A century later, Pope Leo XIV fulfills Gaudí’s dream

June 11, 2026

In this file photo, Pope Leo XIV raises the monstrance during Benediction after a Corpus Christi procession to Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major June 22, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God's presence, Pope Leo says

June 05, 2026