One month after the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, a cardinal-elector from Singapore said that the entire experience had “an atmosphere of intense prayer, discernment, and faith.”
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.
Without naming a particular country or national leader, Pope Leo XIV criticized the rise of nationalist movements as he prayed for reconciliation and dialogue during a Sunday Mass on June 8.
The successor of Pope Francis must be one who would work for unity among nations and within the Catholic Church itself, said Cardinal William Goh, Archbishop of Singapore.
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.
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.
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.
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.
