In secular France, Pope Leo made case for faith in public life
On the first official papal state visit to France in 18 years, Pope Leo XIV stepped into one of the country’s perpetual underlying tensions: the place of religion in a … Learn More
Category: Pope Leo XIV
Pope leads thousands in candlelight rosary procession in Lourdes
Pope Leo XIV led tens of thousands of people in a candlelight rosary procession on Sept. 27 in the Marian shrine of Lourdes, saying that he had come as “a … Learn More
Pope shares childhood memories of Blessed Fulton Sheen
On the papal flight to Paris Sept. 25, Pope Leo XIV recalled spending time with his family as a child watching Blessed Fulton J. Sheen, who was beatified the day … Learn More
Technological advancements are not rivals to faith, pope says
Progress in science and technology is not contrary to belief in God, and Christians should be actively involved in shaping that progress so that it serves human dignity and the … Learn More
Pope Leo: Special Olympians ‘remind everyone of the true values of life’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalled his own great fondness of sports and invited them to live holy lives following the example of St. Pier … Learn More
Pope Leo prays for all who ‘bear wounds’ of 9/11 tragedy
Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for “those who continue to bear the wounds of … Learn More
Pope Leo says Mass participation cannot be passive
“Firmly rooted” in the Church’s living tradition, the liturgical reform put forth by the Second Vatican Council grew from the need for the faithful to celebrate the liturgy more “consciously … Learn More
Counter lies of hatred, power, with Catholic culture of love, pope says
The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and convince people and nations to “re-arm” in a “culture of power,” Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
Pope to lawmakers: AI must serve, not dominate, humanity
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic legislators to establish oversight of artificial intelligence so that technology serves the common good rather than eroding human dignity. “The world does not need an artificial … Learn More
Leo XIV: Preserve the Church’s musical heritage
Pope Leo XIV has highlighted the importance of sacred music in the liturgy, calling for the Church’s musical heritage to be preserved while fostering healthy inculturation of local traditions. “For … Learn More
