Tag: Leo XIV

  • March 17, 2026

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East, special prayers for Lebanon

On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran with the aim of...
  • March 10, 2026

Jesus is close by, just open your eyes, Pope Leo tells young people

ROME (CNS) -- Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full...
  • March 3, 2026

In the face of the mystery of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope says

ROME (CNS) — Life is a journey that requires trust and reliance on Jesus, who sometimes asks his...
  • February 23, 2026

God offers new possibilities, not prohibitions, with his invitation to love, pope says

ROME (CNS) -- While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift...
  • February 17, 2026

A true parish welcomes everyone, spreads respect, harmony, pope says

OSTIA LIDO, Italy (CNS) -- An authentic Christian community knows how to sincerely and joyfully welcome everyone: Catholics,...
  • February 10, 2026

Pope: Trafficking, cyber-slavery reflect a world blind to dignity of human life

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Warning against increased cases of "cyber-slavery," Pope Leo XIV said the violence of human...
  • February 3, 2026

Pope praises religious for courageous witness serving the marginalized

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV praised consecrated men and women for going to the world's peripheries...
  • January 20, 2026

Everyone can be a good Samaritan, pope says in message for world’s sick

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- People of faith and goodwill need to take time to acknowledge the needs and...
  • December 23, 2025

Pope thanks priests, encourages them to share responsibilities with laity

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on...
  • December 22, 2025

Pray for peace in front of the Nativity scene, pope asks children

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV asked children to pray in front of their Nativity scenes this...