Vatican 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.

Pope Leo XIV has officially announced that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized together on Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, which was en route from Ahmedabad, India, to London Gatwick Airport with 242 people on board on June 12.

In a heartfelt encounter at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV welcomed all priests, deacons, and seminarians of the Diocese of Rome, thanking them for their tireless ministry and reminding them of their irreplaceable value in God's plan.

In a significant first meeting with Apostolic Nuncios and papal representatives from around the world, Pope Leo XIV highlighted their vital role as witnesses of the Church’s love and commitment to peace.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on Monday, June 9, with officials and employees of the Roman Curia to mark the Jubilee of the Holy See, emphasizing that the sanctity of each member contributes to the Church’s vitality and mission.

Over 70,000 pilgrims from more than 100 countries gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday evening for the Pentecost Vigil, a highlight of the Jubilee for Ecclesial Movements, Associations, and New Communities.

The Jubilee of Movements, Associations, and New Communities will take place in Rome on June 7–8, 2025, drawing more than 70,000 pilgrims from over 100 countries.

Pope Leo XIV has released his first monthly prayer intention for June, calling on the faithful to pray “that the world might grow in compassion.”

Pope Leo XIV welcomed 159 cyclists from 29 countries as they passed through Vatican City on the final stage of the Giro d’Italia on June 1.

Concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square and delivered a powerful message on the essential role of the family in building peace and transmitting faith on June 1.

On the eve of the 59th World Communications Day, celebrated on June 1, Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV are remembered for their invitation to listen which should be at the heart of communication, alluding to an inner availability, which were also emphasized during the times of St. Augustine and St. Francis of Assisi.

The Pontifical Antonianum University in Rome recently hosted a distinguished ceremony honoring four recipients with the 2025 Laudato Si’ Award, recognizing their outstanding contributions to ecological advocacy and integral ecology.

As Mennonites gathered in Zurich to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement, Pope Leo XIV sent a heartfelt message encouraging both Catholics and Mennonites to reflect on their shared history with honesty, kindness, and love.

The Holy See’s official website, Vatican.va, has launched a new look as of May 29, 2025, introducing a fresh, modern design aimed at making papal teachings more accessible to people around the world.

Pope Leo XIV has officially recognized the heroic virtues of three new Venerables, moving them a step closer to sainthood on May 22.

In a surprise appearance during a special Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Christians to live as daily witnesses of hope, as celebrations for the 62nd Africa Day continued in Rome on May 26.

On May 24, 2025 Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new titular of Albano, a suburbicarian diocese the pontiff himself held before his papal election, according to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News.

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.

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