Kasmir Nema, RVA News

In his message for the Ninth World Day of the Poor, to be observed on Sunday, 16 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV calls on the faithful to renew their hope in God and recognize the poor as central to the Church’s mission.

The Society of the Divine Word (SVD) opened its Triennial Meeting on the Four Characteristic Dimensions on June 1, 2025, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Pope Leo XIV met with officials of the Roman Curia, employees of the Holy See, the Governorate of Vatican City State, and the Vicariate of Rome — expressing gratitude for their work and encouraging them to continue serving the Church with a missionary spirit and unity of purpose.

Just weeks after the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born pontiff—EWTN Publishing has unveiled the first official biography: LEO XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope.

In a warm and heartfelt encounter, Pope Leo XIV welcomed thousands of faithful from around the world—including pilgrims from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, and other Asian nations—during his first General Audience held in the Paul VI Hall this Wednesday

Just days after his inauguration as Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV met with representatives of other Churches, ecclesial communities, and major world religions at the Apostolic Palace, reaffirming his commitment to Christian unity and interreligious dialogue.

Under a bright Roman sky and in the presence of tens of thousands gathered in St. On Peter's Square on May 18, Pope Leo XIV officially began his Petrine ministry on Sunday with a solemn Mass of Inauguration, calling the Church to unity, missionary outreach, and love rooted in Christ.

As part of the ongoing Jubilee Year 2025, over 100,000 pilgrims from around the world are expected to gather in Rome from May 16 to 18 for the Jubilee of the Confraternities—a vibrant celebration of faith, tradition, and global unity.

The General Secretariat of the Synod has extended a heartfelt message of gratitude and support to Pope Leo XIV, following his recent election as the new Bishop of Rome and successor of St. Peter.

In a clear sign of continuity and connection with the faithful around the world, Pope Leo XIV has chosen to actively maintain the Vatican’s official social media presence—affirming the Church’s mission in the digital age.