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Pope Leo XIV receives the offertory gifts during Mass with consecrated women and men marking the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the World Day for Consecrated Life in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Feb. 2, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized

February 04, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets people at the conclusion of his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Feb. 4, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Scripture is intended to speak to believers 'in every age,' pope says

February 04, 2026

Pope Leo XIV talks to pilgrims and visitors during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Jan. 28, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Sacred Scripture is a living reality that develops, grows in tradition, pope says

January 28, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims and visitors as he enters the Paul VI Audience Hall for his weekly general audience at the Vatican Jan. 21, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

To know God, we must welcome Jesus' humanity, pope says

January 21, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets people at the conclusion of his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Jan. 14, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

God speaks to the faithful; take time to listen every day, pope says

January 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV walks down the aisle to meet with members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican at the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Jan. 9, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope warns diplomats of rising global violence and erosion of human life

January 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV baptizes a baby during Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Jan. 11, 2026, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Baptism provides light in darkness, gateway to heaven, pope says

January 12, 2026

Pope John XXIII leads the opening session of the Second Vatican Council in St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 11, 1962. (CNS photo/L'Osservatore Romano)

Pope Leo calls on Catholics to rediscover Vatican II teachings

January 09, 2026

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican with the members of the College of Cardinals gathered for his first extraordinary consistory Jan. 8, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope embarks on synodal journey with cardinals to better listen to the world

January 09, 2026

Pope Leo XIV blesses the faithful after celebrating Mass on the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and World Peace Day in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

New year marks time to usher in era of peace, friendship among all people, pope says

January 05, 2026