Pope Leo XIV

Pope asks his Augustinian confreres to listen, be humble, promote unity

Pope Leo XIV presided over the opening Mass for the general chapter meeting of the Augustinians, the order he once led.

Pope Leo XIV

Pope prays for Minneapolis victims, denounces 'pandemic' of gun violence

After reciting the Angelus prayer with thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV publicly prayed for the victims of the Minneapolis school shooting...

Protect the Dignity of Workers as Use of Artificial Intelligence Increases in the Workplace

We must “advocate for the responsible use of technology, robust protection for those vulnerable to exploitation,” said Archbishop Gudziak in a statement for Labor Day.

Environment

Catholics must respond to environmental injustice with prayer, concrete action, pope says

The Catholic Church joins other churches and Christian communities in marking Sept. 1 as World Day of Prayer for Creation. Pope Leo XIV wrote a message for the observance...

Pope Leo XIV

Pope talks about what St. Augustine has given him and taught him

Pope Leo XIV sent a video message to Augustinians and their benefactors gathered in Philadelphia Aug. 28, the feast of St. Augustine.

Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop of San José

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Andres (“Andy”) C. Ligot, as Auxiliary Bishop of San José.

Vatican

Hope is knowing that God is near and that love will win, pope says

At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV said that Jesus shows the way to finding hope amid challenges and suffering.

Pope Leo XIV

Pope sends his condolences after 'terrible tragedy' of school shooting

Hours after the shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, the Vatican secretary of state sent a telegram in the pope's name to Archbishop Hebda.

Statement of U.S. Bishops' Vice President on Shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis

"Let us all beg the Lord for the protection and healing of the entire Annunciation family.”

War & Peace

Pope pleads with Israel and Hamas to end the violence

"Let us implore Mary, Queen of Peace, source of consolation and hope: may her intercession obtain reconciliation and peace in that land so dear to all," Pope Leo XIV...