Pope Leo Expresses Concern for Lebanon’s Future
The pope met with the chief bishop of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Cilicia headquartered in Lebanon, emphasizing his concern for that country and the role of ecumenism for Christian unity. On Monday, May 18, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia of the […]
Pope Leo XIV Thanks Catholic Extension Society
The pope expressed his gratitude to the papal society founded in 1905, which raises funds to support and strengthen under-resourced mission dioceses throughout the United States. In an address to its board of governors, Pope Leo XIV thanked the Catholic Extension Societyon May 18 for the assistance it provides to the poor. The pontiff praised […]
SSPX and Rome: A Half
As one of the leading experts on Lefebvrism sees it, reconciliation is impossible as long as the Society of St. Pius Xʼs rejection of certain parts of the Second Vatican Council persists. The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) went from full communion with Rome to formal rupture in less than two decades, a break […]
Vatican to publish Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical May 25
The pope signed ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ (“Magnificent Humanity”) on May 15, the 135th anniversary of the publication of the landmark social encyclical ‘Rerum Novarum.’ The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical will be published on May 25, with the title Magnifica Humanitas. Pope Leo will speak at a presentation for the release of […]
Pope Leo XIV: AI Must Preserve Human Voices
The pontiff marked World Communications Day by urging technology to remain centered on human dignity. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged Catholics and communicators to promote forms of communication that respect the truth of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, while also calling for renewed care for creation and […]
Vatican Sets Up Commission on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV approved the new body as the Vatican prepares for his first encyclical, expected to address artificial intelligence through the lens of Catholic social teaching. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has approved the creation of a new Vatican commission on artificial intelligence to coordinate the Holy See’s response to the rapidly expanding […]
Pope Leo XIV Rejects Death Penalty in Drug Fight
The pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament. Pope Leo XIV called for respect for human dignity in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking and reiterated his rejection of the death penalty, torture, and any […]
One Year with Pope Leo: Prayer, Peace, SSPX, Fatima
One year with Pope Leo has brought focus to the historic character of his election: the first American Pope, the first Augustinian Pope, and more. From the first moments of his pontificate, Pope Leo made clear that peace would stand at the heart of his mission as Successor of Peter. We deep dive into the […]
Pope Leo XIV’s First Year: A Pontificate Marked by Peace, Tradition, and Augustinian Spirit
“Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum… Habemus Papam!” The announcement echoed across Saint Peter’s Square and throughout the world on May 8, 2025, ushering in a historic moment for the Catholic Church. The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV stunned many inside and outside the Vatican, while filling countless faithful with joy and hope […]
Pope Leo XIVs Monthly Prayer Intentions and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network
For more than 150 years, the popes of the Catholic Church have entrusted the faithful with a special mission of intercessory prayer — a spiritual tradition that continues to shape the life of the Church under Pope Leo XIV. The practice began in 1879 when Pope Leo XIII introduced the monthly papal prayer intention and […]
