Pope Leo XIV Archive

News Briefs: January 18, 2026

Minnesota Archbishop Calls for Prayers after Woman Shot Dead by ICE Officer MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) – Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis called for prayers after a […]

Pope Delivers Strong Defense of the Unborn

ROME (OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV strongly defended the family, marriage, and unborn life during his first-ever New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps on Friday, Januar 9, telling […]

Pope Calls Catholics to Rediscover Vatican II Teachings

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still “the guiding star” the Catholic Church is meant to follow, Pope Leo XIV said on Wednesday, January […]

Pope Continues Synodal Path with College of Cardinals

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV and members of his College of Cardinals have begun what is a kind of synodal journey together to grow in communion and discern […]

Pope Leo: New Year Marks Time to Usher in Era of Peace, Friendship

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The world is not saved by threatening violence or by judging, oppressing or getting rid of others, Pope Leo XIV said during Mass in St. Peter’s […]

To Turn Away Others Is to Turn Away God, Pope Says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – If people refuse to make room for others – like the poor, children, and the stranger – then they also refuse to make room for God, […]

‘Hope Does Not Disappoint:’ A Jubilee to Remember

(OSV News) – In his papal bull proclaiming the Jubilee Year, the late Pope Francis emphasized the theme of hope, a much-needed virtue in a time of uncertainty, war, and tribulation. Yet in […]

Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers for Guard Members Shot in D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Catholic bishops are offering prayers following the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members […]

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An Easy Morning with Pope Leo in Indianapolis

When Christina Lamas called me in August and invited me to moderate the conversation with Pope Leo XIV at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, a phrase immediately came […]

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Pope Leo Focuses on Ecumenism, Peace During First Foreign Trip to Turkey, Lebanon

BEIRUT (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV ended the first foreign trip of his pontificate – to Turkey and Lebanon – by making what he called “a heartfelt appeal: May the […]

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Pope Leo Offers Wisdom, Encouragement to U.S. Teens

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo XIV encouraged American youth in a unique digital discussion on Friday, November 21, telling them, “You are not only the future of the Church, […]

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Pope Marks Anniversary of Creed with Apostolic Letter

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – When Christians recite the Creed, it should prompt an examination of conscience about what they truly believe and what kind of example of faith in God […]