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Pope addresses ‘surprising’ Catholic growth in secular France
Leo met members of a Church assembly examining a decade-long rise in Catholic baptisms.
Pope Leo hears testimony of migrants in Paris: God opened ‘a new path for me’
Leo visited a center offering support and integration to immigrants in the Archdiocese of Paris, on the second day of his Sept. 25-28 journey in France.
Thousands of young French Catholics converge on soccer stadium for prayer with Pope Leo
France’s Catholic culture and the energy of the country’s young people stole the show at a prayer vigil at the national stadium in Saint-Denis, France.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits France’s restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28 and celebrated Vespers at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Friday evening, becoming the first pope to visit the church since it was rebuilt.
Pope Leo prays at Notre-Dame Cathedral: ‘where heaven and earth meet’
The prayer service at the famous Gothic cathedral was Pope Leo’s first meeting with the Catholic Church of Paris during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France.
Pope Leo XIV warns of ‘corruption of culture’ in the age of AI
The pontiff said AI “cannot answer questions that concern the meaning of human life, which is rooted in lived experience.”
Pope Leo XIV, in France, says protection of life a duty for everyone
The pontiff denounced the use of science and technology for profit instead of moral and ethical human progress.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris at start of 4-day visit to France
The pontiff is expected to proclaim Catholic social teaching to a secular country showing signs of Christian revival.
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in France
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28. Follow here for live updates of his trip.
Pope Leo, Hungarian prime minister discuss Ukraine, Middle East, and AI
The pontiff also met Portugal’s president to discuss conflicts, migration, multilateralism, and international law.
Pope Leo calls for climate action before disaster strikes
Addressing the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the pontiff linked climate preparedness to justice for vulnerable communities.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Romanian diplomat as his representative to Council of Europe
On a 2014 visit to the intergovernmental organization, Pope Francis appealed for the humane treatment of migrants.
12 things to know ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France
Pope Leo XIV will visit the cities of Paris, Lourdes, and Metz from Sept. 25–28 during his trip to France.
Ahead of his beatification, here’s a look back at Fulton Sheen’s time in Rome
Here are Sheen’s most significant moments in the Eternal City, where he completed his doctorate, was consecrated a bishop, and attended Vatican II.
Pope calls for protection of migrant minors: It is everyone’s responsibility
The pope’s appeal followed a reflection on how human progress finds full truth and freedom in an encounter with God.
Pope’s Lourdes visit to highlight Church’s response to abuse
At the shrine famous for its healing waters, Pope Leo XIV will meet with sex-abuse victims and address an assembly of French bishops, who continue to deal with fallout from the country’s abuse crisis.
Notre Dame theologian John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize
Pope Leo XIV will present the award to Cavadini at the Vatican on Dec. 19.
Pope Leo XIV, in France, will bring Catholic social teaching to a secular Europe
During his Sept. 25–28 visit to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, Leo’s approach to sharing the Catholic Church’s teaching on political and social issues will be highly watched.
Fragments of medieval Gospel of St. Mark-turned-relic reunited after 7 centuries
The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European Story,” has made it possible to view the original sixth-century manuscripts once venerated as relics.
Pope Leo XIV to Poor Clare nuns: Lack of vocations should renew your commitment
The pontiff held an audience with the Federation of Capuchin Poor Clare Nuns of Italy on Sept. 21.
Pope to pray rosary for peace with more than 700 children at the Vatican
Coming from schools and parishes throughout Rome, the children will join the pontiff in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign.
Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Latin America trip released
The pontiff will meet with authorities, interfaith leaders, prisoners, and workers, celebrate 10 public Masses, and hold three prayer vigils with young people.
Relic of Christ’s tunic to be displayed for Pope Leo in France
The Holy Tunic will travel almost four miles from Argenteuil, France, to the pope’s youth vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for international aid as Somalia crisis deepens
In his Sunday Angelus catechesis, the pontiff reflected on the parable of the vineyard workers, saying God’s generosity overturns human calculations of merit and reward.
The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient traditions in communion with Rome
While the Catholic Church is often viewed from a Latin rite prism, it also includes 23 Eastern Churches that are in full communion as part of the one Catholic fold.
Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as exorcist, spiritual guide, and communicator
A Rome conference marking the 10th anniversary of the priest’s death highlighted his deep humanity, spirituality, and concern for those who suffer.
Pope Leo XIV praises Catholics who led Church in ‘new directions’
The pope highlighted the role of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching and called for formation in public life rooted in solidarity, justice, and peace.
St. Peter’s Basilica completes mosaic restoration of ornate chapel dome
The Fabbrica di San Pietro restored several mosaics in the side chapel dome, a project that began in May 2025.
Vatican tells UN: Hate speech is poison that leads to violence and persecution
Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 17.
Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI
The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament on Sept. 16.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois
The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet and current archbishop of New York.
Vatican calls for ‘new ethic of dialogue’ 60 years after Nostra Aetate
A new Vatican note calls for renewed formation in interreligious dialogue while affirming religious differences and Christian identity.
As AI reshapes the workplace, labor and Church leaders demand a worker voice
They point to collective bargaining, social dialogue, and human oversight as safeguards for jobs, rights, and human dignity.
Pope Leo XIV: Martyrs are among the Church’s greatest evangelizers
The pontiff held a private audience on Sept. 16 to conclude a conference in Rome on modern Christian martyrs, including American nun Sister Dorothy Stang.
Pope calls for respect and love toward those who think differently
According to Pope Leo, the message of Gaudium et Spes on “the growing interdependence of men” is especially urgent today.
Pope Leo XIV names Newark auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey
The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Church documents 304 martyrs in Latin America so far this century
Historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio, says the Church is truly experiencing a "new era of martyrdom."
Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
The recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s human development office will receive the award from the pope on Oct. 13.
Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library
The pontiff launched the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibit on Sept. 14.
Vatican Latin Mass permissions steady across papal transition
Thirty-four dioceses received permission for celebrations in parish churches in 2025 — unchanged from 2024 — with the United States accounting for 24 of the 34 decrees.
Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID-era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals
Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021.
Pope Leo XIV remembers 9/11 victims, calls for peace and forgiveness
The pontiff marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with prayers for the dead and those still bearing its wounds.
Vatican vegetable garden goes 100% organic
The move to biological farming techniques has been underway for several years in response to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’.
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to Rome’s Jewish community for new year observances
In a telegram to Rome’s chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, the pontiff wished the community blessings for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
Synod study group proposes broader role for Catholics in bishops’ ad limina visits
Study Group 7 says bishops’ visits to Rome should be instruments of missionary conversion, communal discernment, and greater co-responsibility in the Church.
Pope to new bishops: The most important mission is to ‘remain with Jesus’
The Holy Father received 147 bishops from five continents, participants in a formation course in Rome for new bishops.
Synod group calls for gender-equality mechanisms in Church workplaces
The final report also proposes a greater role for women religious in selecting bishops who oversee consecrated life and clearer agreements between dioceses and religious institutes.
Love is not a feeling but a decision, Pope Leo XIV tells couples
In the foreword to a new edition of the youth catechism YouCat, on the subject of love and marriage, Pope Leo XIV goes to the heart of the vocation to love: serving through a generous gift of self.
Pope Leo XIV warns of Western ‘paradox’ on individual freedom
The pontiff said people can feel less free to be themselves even as autonomy is increasingly treated as absolute.
Pope Leo XIV: Respect for human dignity ‘excludes self-centered isolation’
Addressing pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, the pope continued his catechetical cycle dedicated to the Second Vatican Council’s constitution Gaudium et Spes.
Leo met members of a Church assembly examining a decade-long rise in Catholic baptisms.
Pope Leo hears testimony of migrants in Paris: God opened ‘a new path for me’
Leo visited a center offering support and integration to immigrants in the Archdiocese of Paris, on the second day of his Sept. 25-28 journey in France.
Thousands of young French Catholics converge on soccer stadium for prayer with Pope Leo
France’s Catholic culture and the energy of the country’s young people stole the show at a prayer vigil at the national stadium in Saint-Denis, France.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits France’s restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28 and celebrated Vespers at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Friday evening, becoming the first pope to visit the church since it was rebuilt.
Pope Leo prays at Notre-Dame Cathedral: ‘where heaven and earth meet’
The prayer service at the famous Gothic cathedral was Pope Leo’s first meeting with the Catholic Church of Paris during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France.
Pope Leo XIV warns of ‘corruption of culture’ in the age of AI
The pontiff said AI “cannot answer questions that concern the meaning of human life, which is rooted in lived experience.”
Pope Leo XIV, in France, says protection of life a duty for everyone
The pontiff denounced the use of science and technology for profit instead of moral and ethical human progress.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris at start of 4-day visit to France
The pontiff is expected to proclaim Catholic social teaching to a secular country showing signs of Christian revival.
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in France
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28. Follow here for live updates of his trip.
Pope Leo, Hungarian prime minister discuss Ukraine, Middle East, and AI
The pontiff also met Portugal’s president to discuss conflicts, migration, multilateralism, and international law.
Pope Leo calls for climate action before disaster strikes
Addressing the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, the pontiff linked climate preparedness to justice for vulnerable communities.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Romanian diplomat as his representative to Council of Europe
On a 2014 visit to the intergovernmental organization, Pope Francis appealed for the humane treatment of migrants.
12 things to know ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France
Pope Leo XIV will visit the cities of Paris, Lourdes, and Metz from Sept. 25–28 during his trip to France.
Ahead of his beatification, here’s a look back at Fulton Sheen’s time in Rome
Here are Sheen’s most significant moments in the Eternal City, where he completed his doctorate, was consecrated a bishop, and attended Vatican II.
Pope calls for protection of migrant minors: It is everyone’s responsibility
The pope’s appeal followed a reflection on how human progress finds full truth and freedom in an encounter with God.
Pope’s Lourdes visit to highlight Church’s response to abuse
At the shrine famous for its healing waters, Pope Leo XIV will meet with sex-abuse victims and address an assembly of French bishops, who continue to deal with fallout from the country’s abuse crisis.
Notre Dame theologian John Cavadini to receive 2026 Ratzinger Prize
Pope Leo XIV will present the award to Cavadini at the Vatican on Dec. 19.
Pope Leo XIV, in France, will bring Catholic social teaching to a secular Europe
During his Sept. 25–28 visit to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz, Leo’s approach to sharing the Catholic Church’s teaching on political and social issues will be highly watched.
Fragments of medieval Gospel of St. Mark-turned-relic reunited after 7 centuries
The exhibition, “The Gospel of Mark: Seven Centuries. Three Fragments. One European Story,” has made it possible to view the original sixth-century manuscripts once venerated as relics.
Pope Leo XIV to Poor Clare nuns: Lack of vocations should renew your commitment
The pontiff held an audience with the Federation of Capuchin Poor Clare Nuns of Italy on Sept. 21.
Pope to pray rosary for peace with more than 700 children at the Vatican
Coming from schools and parishes throughout Rome, the children will join the pontiff in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign.
Pope Leo XIV’s schedule for Latin America trip released
The pontiff will meet with authorities, interfaith leaders, prisoners, and workers, celebrate 10 public Masses, and hold three prayer vigils with young people.
Relic of Christ’s tunic to be displayed for Pope Leo in France
The Holy Tunic will travel almost four miles from Argenteuil, France, to the pope’s youth vigil at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for international aid as Somalia crisis deepens
In his Sunday Angelus catechesis, the pontiff reflected on the parable of the vineyard workers, saying God’s generosity overturns human calculations of merit and reward.
The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient traditions in communion with Rome
While the Catholic Church is often viewed from a Latin rite prism, it also includes 23 Eastern Churches that are in full communion as part of the one Catholic fold.
Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as exorcist, spiritual guide, and communicator
A Rome conference marking the 10th anniversary of the priest’s death highlighted his deep humanity, spirituality, and concern for those who suffer.
Pope Leo XIV praises Catholics who led Church in ‘new directions’
The pope highlighted the role of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching and called for formation in public life rooted in solidarity, justice, and peace.
St. Peter’s Basilica completes mosaic restoration of ornate chapel dome
The Fabbrica di San Pietro restored several mosaics in the side chapel dome, a project that began in May 2025.
Vatican tells UN: Hate speech is poison that leads to violence and persecution
Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis delivered his first address as the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in New York on Sept. 17.
Cardinal Parolin says nations should work together to face the threats of AI
The Vatican secretary of state expressed his concerns about artificial intelligence at a conference at the Italian Parliament on Sept. 16.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas bishop to lead Diocese of Joliet, Illinois
The pontiff appointed Bishop Brendan Cahill on Sept. 17 to succeed Ronald Hicks, the former bishop of Joliet and current archbishop of New York.
Vatican calls for ‘new ethic of dialogue’ 60 years after Nostra Aetate
A new Vatican note calls for renewed formation in interreligious dialogue while affirming religious differences and Christian identity.
As AI reshapes the workplace, labor and Church leaders demand a worker voice
They point to collective bargaining, social dialogue, and human oversight as safeguards for jobs, rights, and human dignity.
Pope Leo XIV: Martyrs are among the Church’s greatest evangelizers
The pontiff held a private audience on Sept. 16 to conclude a conference in Rome on modern Christian martyrs, including American nun Sister Dorothy Stang.
Pope calls for respect and love toward those who think differently
According to Pope Leo, the message of Gaudium et Spes on “the growing interdependence of men” is especially urgent today.
Pope Leo XIV names Newark auxiliary bishop to lead Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey
The pontiff also accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Church documents 304 martyrs in Latin America so far this century
Historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio, says the Church is truly experiencing a "new era of martyrdom."
Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal
The recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s human development office will receive the award from the pope on Oct. 13.
Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library
The pontiff launched the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibit on Sept. 14.
Vatican Latin Mass permissions steady across papal transition
Thirty-four dioceses received permission for celebrations in parish churches in 2025 — unchanged from 2024 — with the United States accounting for 24 of the 34 decrees.
Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID-era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals
Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021.
Pope Leo XIV remembers 9/11 victims, calls for peace and forgiveness
The pontiff marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with prayers for the dead and those still bearing its wounds.
Vatican vegetable garden goes 100% organic
The move to biological farming techniques has been underway for several years in response to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’.
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to Rome’s Jewish community for new year observances
In a telegram to Rome’s chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, the pontiff wished the community blessings for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
Synod study group proposes broader role for Catholics in bishops’ ad limina visits
Study Group 7 says bishops’ visits to Rome should be instruments of missionary conversion, communal discernment, and greater co-responsibility in the Church.
Pope to new bishops: The most important mission is to ‘remain with Jesus’
The Holy Father received 147 bishops from five continents, participants in a formation course in Rome for new bishops.
Synod group calls for gender-equality mechanisms in Church workplaces
The final report also proposes a greater role for women religious in selecting bishops who oversee consecrated life and clearer agreements between dioceses and religious institutes.
Love is not a feeling but a decision, Pope Leo XIV tells couples
In the foreword to a new edition of the youth catechism YouCat, on the subject of love and marriage, Pope Leo XIV goes to the heart of the vocation to love: serving through a generous gift of self.
Pope Leo XIV warns of Western ‘paradox’ on individual freedom
The pontiff said people can feel less free to be themselves even as autonomy is increasingly treated as absolute.
Pope Leo XIV: Respect for human dignity ‘excludes self-centered isolation’
Addressing pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, the pope continued his catechetical cycle dedicated to the Second Vatican Council’s constitution Gaudium et Spes.