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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 Sept. 9, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope calls for promoting, protecting human dignity

September 10, 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 Sept. 2, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Catholics cannot be 'unengaged spectators' amid current events, pope says

September 02, 2026

Pope Leo XIV offers his blessing to visitors and pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Aug. 26, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

To experience true relationship with God in the liturgy, faithful's participation cannot be passive, pope says

August 26, 2026

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