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.
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.
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.
