Pope Ends 2025 Holy Year with Critique of Modern Ills
Pope Leo XIV concluded the 2025 Jubilee Year by shutting the Holy Door and delivering a powerful message against materialism and fear of outsiders. Read his full address.
Pope Leo XIV concluded the 2025 Jubilee Year by shutting the Holy Door and delivering a powerful message against materialism and fear of outsiders. Read his full address.
The Vatican reports a historic 33.5 million pilgrims visited Rome for the Catholic Holy Year. Pope Leo XIV presided over key events, marking a major moment for global Catholicism.
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Finland pulled off a massive upset, defeating the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime in the IIHF World Junior Championship quarterfinals in St. Paul.
Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 with a powerful New Year's Day Mass, pleading for peace in nations ravaged by conflict and for families suffering from violence. Read his full message.
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a plea for Rome to welcome foreigners. Read his New Year's message and the global context of his appeal.
Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas Day mass to call on the faithful to reject indifference in the face of suffering, delivering a poignant message during global turmoil. Read his full address.
In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo XIV remembered the suffering in Gaza and issued a powerful call for peace. Read his urgent appeal for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
Canadian singer Michael Bublé's emotional performance for Pope Leo XIV underscores the timeless power of Schubert's 'Ave Maria,' marking its 200th anniversary. Discover the story behind the hymn and the concert with Rome's poor.
Pope Leo XIV voices profound disappointment after Illinois governor signs 'Deb's Law,' allowing medically assisted suicide. He calls for renewed respect for life from conception to natural death.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a nuanced Christmas message to the Roman Curia, subtly critiquing Vatican culture in a style reminiscent of his predecessors. Read the full analysis of his 2025 address.
Pope Leo XIV has called cardinals from around the world to the Vatican for a crucial meeting to assist in governing the Catholic Church. The assembly highlights his collaborative leadership approach.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, confronts a historic test as he faces off against the policies and rhetoric of President Donald Trump. Explore the Vatican's diplomatic strategy and the divided U.S. bishops.
The Vatican has endorsed a replacement for an underground bishop in China, a significant move in Sino-Vatican relations. This decision highlights ongoing religious diplomacy.
Pope Leo XIV has dissolved a Vatican fundraising commission created under questionable circumstances. Get the latest details on this significant administrative move.
Pope Leo XIV cautions Western nations against military intervention in Venezuela and calls for reduced fear of immigrants during a press conference on his return flight from Turkey and Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV concludes his first foreign trip in Lebanon with a message of solidarity for the south. Read about his historic visit and final gestures.
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon to pray for peace at the tomb of a saint venerated by both Christians and Muslims. The historic visit underscores interfaith unity in a region longing for stability.
Pope Leo, speaking en route to Lebanon, insists a Palestinian state is the only viable solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, while also criticizing Israel's Gaza campaign. Read his full statement.
Pope Leo XIV delivers a message of hope in Istanbul, calling on Lebanon's leaders to be true peacemakers. Read the full story of his historic visit.
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms his strong support for a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his flight to Beirut. Read the latest developments.
Pope Leo XIV begins historic visit to Lebanon, celebrating liturgy with Armenian Patriarch in Istanbul before bringing message of peace to war-affected communities.
Pope Leo XIV completes significant Turkey visit, now travels to Beirut to bring hope to Lebanese people after years of economic and political crises. Follow his journey.
Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque on November 29, 2025, emphasizing Christian unity rather than prayer. Read about this significant interfaith moment.
Pope Leo XIV receives enthusiastic reception from Türkiye's Catholic community during first papal visit. Historic meeting at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit marks key moment in interfaith relations.
Pope Leo XIV begins his first international journey with a landmark visit to Türkiye, strengthening religious and political ties between the Vatican and Ankara.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his inaugural foreign journey to Türkiye and Lebanon amid global media attention. Historic visit begins November 2025.
Fifty of 303 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren have escaped captivity while Pope Leo XIV demands immediate release of remaining hostages amid growing security crisis.
Pope Leo XIV makes first known move on clergy abuse case, accepting Spanish bishop's resignation. Read about this significant development in church accountability.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Stephen A. Hero as the new Archbishop of Edmonton, marking a significant leadership change for Alberta's Catholic community.