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Vatican II Catechesis from Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV greets a child from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience April 8, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo: Holiness is for everyone, not just a few

April 08, 2026

Diocese of Raleigh faithful listen to Bishop Luis Zarama's homily at the 2026 Chrism Mass.

All Catholics share in Church’s mission, not just clergy, pope says

April 01, 2026

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 25, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV reflects on Church’s hierarchical foundation

March 25, 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 March 18, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Communion of faithful, not just clergy, shares role in safeguarding faith, pope says

March 18, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the start of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 11, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo XIV: Church is a people 'open to everyone and for everyone'

March 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd before leading his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 4, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Church is holy by Christ's presence, not human perfection, pope says

March 06, 2026

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd before leading his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 18, 2026. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

The Church is proof of God's plan to unite humanity, pope says

February 20, 2026

Pope Leo XIV speaks to visitors during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Feb. 11, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says

February 11, 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