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At general audience, Pope Leo XIV laments ‘fatigue of living’ afflicting modern society
The pope addressed pilgrims at his final Wednesday general audience before summer break, when he is expected to reduce his... Read more
Pope Leo XIV on Pentecost Sunday: The Holy Spirit inspires us to ‘break down walls’
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated Pentecost Mass with participants in the Year of Hope’s Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations,... Read more
Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit ‘teaches us to walk together in unity’
The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter’s Square on June 7... Read more
Pope Leo XIV at general audience: ‘Our life is worthy’
“Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the... Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at inaugural Mass beginning his Petrine ministry
Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry on Sunday, May 18,... Read more
World leaders, delegates set to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass
Here is a list of the leaders and representatives who will be present in St. Peter’s Square for the 10... Read more
Vatican unveils new Timothy Schmalz statue ‘Be Welcoming’ in St. Peter’s Square
The statute depicts a man seated on a bench “who appears to be a homeless person” carrying only two possessions:... Read more
Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’
Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary urbi et orbi... Read more
Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza
During his Angelus address, the Holy Father also expressed his hope that all hostages “may finally return home and embrace... Read more
A lagoon in St. Peter’s Square? Vatican Nativity scene set to make a splash
For the first time, a crèche in St. Peter’s Square will feature a large body of water thanks to the... Read more
Vatican opens visitor center for St. Peter’s Basilica
The space, inaugurated Oct. 31, is intended to provide practical, artistic, and spiritual information to visitors of the Vatican basilica. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘True wealth is being loved by God’
“Let us remember this: True wealth is not the goods of this world. True wealth is being loved by God... Read more
World Children’s Day: Pope Francis instills key lesson on Holy Spirit at Mass with children
The pope gathered with tens of thousands of children in St. Peter’s Square for Mass and provided a lively lesson... Read more
Armed New York resident arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome was on ‘Most Wanted’ list
Moises Tejada, 54, is on the Most Wanted Fugitives list of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community... Read more
PHOTOS: Animals blessed in St. Peter’s Square for feast of St. Anthony Abbot
On the feast of the co-patron saint of animals, the Vatican welcomed animals large and small to be blessed by... Read more
