Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit on Thursday, May 30, to the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, where he toured the Borgo Laudato Sì, a project dedicated to ecological education and care for creation, launched by Pope Francis.

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.

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.

The cardinal from Hong Kong expressed hope that Pope Leo XIV will further strengthen communication and dialogue with the Chinese Catholic Church, a direction set by his predecessor, Pope Francis.

Pope Leo's Gospel-centered approach insists that technology must serve humanity, not the reverse.

The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit India.

In response to Pope Leo XIV’s recent remarks on the “immense potential” and complex challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Divine Mercy Crusade in the Archdiocese of Cebu is bringing digital technology into focus during the upcoming 28th Divine Mercy National Convention.

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

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Laudato si’, Pope Leo XIV addressed the Network of Universities for the Care of Our Common Home with a videomessage, encouraging their synodal discernment ahead of COP30.

The Vatican has elevated the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Paul of the Cross in Marikina City to the rank of a minor basilica, marking the first such designation under the newly elected Pope Leo XIV and a significant milestone for the Catholic Church in the Philippines.

The president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) expressed that he looks forward to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV exercising “a truly synodal leadership.”

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.

A day after the Solemn Mass for the Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry, Pope Leo XIV welcomed ecumenical and interreligious delegations for a special audience, emphasizing his commitment to unity, dialogue, and human fraternity on May 19.

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, May 18, presided over the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God's love and remain united in one family, according to Vatican News.

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.