Pope Leo XIV Archive

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A Call to Reflect the Spirit of the Good Samaritan

The following is the message of the Holy Father Leo XIV for the 34th World Day of the Sick, on the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing […]

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Pope: Let Humans, Not AI, Lead Communication Efforts

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Humanity must not allow technology, especially AI, to obscure, exploit, or suppress human voices, needs, knowledge, talents, creativity, and critical thinking abilities, Pope Leo XIV wrote […]

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Pope Leo Concludes Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

ROME (CNS) – All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said as he closed the Week of Prayer for […]

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News Briefs: January 25, 2026

Pope Leo Warns Against Chasing Approval VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV warned against the modern obsession with approval, public consensus, and visibility during his January 18 Angelus […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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‘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 […]

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News Briefs: December 7, 2025

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 […]