Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo's first 100 days: Leaning into his new role

As Pope Leo XIV approaches the 100th day of his ministry as pope, a look at what he has done so far and what people can expect in the days to come.

War & Peace

Pope prays world leaders recognize their responsibility for peace

Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace with visitors in St. Peter's Square and offered a commentary on the Sunday Gospel reading.

Middle East

Ambassadors call attention to starving Israeli hostages, Gazan civilians

As the war between Israel and Hamas drags on, alarms are raised for the hostages taken in Israel in 2023 and still being held captive in Gaza and for hundreds of...

Pope Leo XIV

Prepare space in your hearts for God's love to grow, pope urges

At his weekly general audience, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of preparing for an encounter with God, not just at church, but in life.

Pope Leo XIV

Journey together, seek real encounters, pope advises young people

Pope Leo XIV sent a message to thousands of young people attending an annual youth festival at the Marian shrine in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina. He wrote about the...

Veterans Deserve Care and Support, not Abortion, say U.S. Bishops’ President and Pro-Life Chairman

“The women and men who served our country, to defend innocent life, deserve quality health care and supportive resources, not the violence of abortion."

Lasting Peace Requires Conversion of Heart and Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, says Archbishop Broglio

"This week, let us prayerfully remember the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and urge the United States and the international community to work diligently for nuclear...

Youth and Young Adults Ministries

Don't settle for less; God is waiting to transform your life, pope tells youth

During a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, Pope Leo XIV urged some 1 million young people to reject mediocrity and consumerism, and, instead, pursue a life of...

Youth and Young Adults Ministries

Pope Leo urges youth to find hope, friendship in Christ in uncertain times

During an evening prayer vigil for the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, Pope Leo XIV urged more than 1 million young people to seek authentic relationships rooted in Christ...

Bioethics

CNS interviews the new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life

Pope Leo XIV named Msgr. Renzo Pegoraro to head this important papal academy, which was founded in 1994 to defend and promote the value of human life and the dignity of...