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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

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims during the general audience in St. Peter’s Square, May 27, 2026. The pope urged priests “to respect the texts and norms of the liturgy” during a reflection on the Second Vatican Council’s liturgical reform. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News

Pope urges priests to respect ‘norms of the liturgy’ to avoid confusion at Mass

May 28, 2026

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Pope urges humanity to build a civilization of love in the digital world

May 26, 2026

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