Ahead of the Jubilee Year celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly—which this year falls on July 27—Pope Leo writes that “hope is a constant source of joy, whatever our age”, adding, “when that hope has also been tempered by fire over the...
Many of the images from these first two months of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate are full of meaning. Some will remain in the collective memory for years to come—like the emotion he choked down on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as he looked out...
Pope Leo XIV released a telegram on June 24th to express his deep condolences for those who lost loved ones in the suicide bombing at St. Elias parish in Damascus, Syria. The message, signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope expressed that...
Pope Leo XIV urged political leaders from around the world to promote the common good, warning especially of the threat to human dignity from artificial intelligence (AI). AI “will certainly be of great help to society, provided that its employment does not undermine the identity and...
“The heart of the Church is rent asunder,” Pope Leo lamented on Wednesday, “by the cries rising up from places of war,” especially Ukraine, Iran, Israel, and Gaza. Speaking at the weekly General Audience, the Holy Father insisted, “We must never become accustomed to war” but...
Pope Leo XIV will hold his first meeting with all priests assigned in Rome on June 12, including several Filipino clergy. The Diocese of Rome said the private audience will take place at 10 a.m. in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, which seats up to 6,300...
Pope Francis chooses the theme for World Communications Day 2025 that calls on people to "share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts", communication that creates the condition for dialogue. The Holy See Press Office released the theme Pope Francis has chosen for the...
VATICAN— The conclave that will elect the next pope is steeped in rules developed over the course of centuries. Given the biggest number of cardinal-electors in history, 133, who gets to cast the first ballot? The answer: “By order of precedence,” as mandated by “Universi Dominici...
Pope Francis has passed away. The whole world mourns his passing. Acclamations and expressions of grief continue to pour in from dignitaries of differennt religious faiths and persuasion, sovereigns and national leaders. He responds in silence. He now prays for us in heaven. Mine is a...
Pope Francis remains in stable condition and spent his fourth day in the hospital praying, reading, and doing some work, according to the latest health update released by the Vatican on Monday night. The 88-year-old pope is without a fever as he continues to receive treatment...