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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV greets a child during a meeting with officials and employees of the Roman Curia, Vatican City State and the Diocese of Rome in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican May 24, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope approves expanded family benefits for Vatican employees

August 13, 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets people as he rides in the popemobile in St. Peter’s Square after celebrating Mass for the conclusion of the Jubilee of Sport in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 15, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo's first 100 days: Leaning into his new role

August 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors and pilgrims from the popemobile as he rides around St. Peter's Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience July 30, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Learning to communicate with honesty, prudence can help heal world, pope says

July 30, 2025

Participants use their cellphones to record Pope Leo XIV as he addresses them during the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers after Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican July 29, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Create encounters, not just content, pope tells digital missionaries, influencers

July 29, 2025

More than 120,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets to participate in Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evanglization, and to see Pope Leo XIV at the conclusion of the evening Mass as part of the Jubilee of Youth at the Vatican July 29, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

World will hear young people's joy, shouting for peace on earth, pope says

July 29, 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets a young woman along the streets of Albano, Italy, before offering Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Pancras near Castel Gandolfo on July 20, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV: Summer is a time to savor prayerful moments with God

July 22, 2025

Grandparents and the Elderly

Parishes need to launch 'revolution of care' for the elderly, pope says

July 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing while celebrating Mass for the Care of Creation on the grounds of the Borgo Laudato Si' ecology center in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 9, 2025. (CNS photo/Cristian Gennari, pool)

Pope prays for conversion of those resisting climate action at new Mass

July 11, 2025

Pope Leo XIV greets visitors in St. Peter's Square before his general audience at the Vatican June 25, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Faith in Jesus brings healing, hope, new life, pope says

June 30, 2025

Priests join in prayer during Mass with Pope Leo XIV on the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 27, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Remain united, care for those who are lost, suffering, pope tells priests

June 27, 2025