Jesus invites Christians to overcome despair, pope says June 18, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When hope seems long gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome being resigned to despair and regain the desire to be healed, Pope Leo XIV said.
A month after his election, most U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably June 18, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Just over a month after his election, Pope Leo XIV is enjoying positive reviews from most of the nation’s Catholics, according to a new poll.
A cry for unity June 18, 2025By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Vatican Pope Leo has assumed the Petrine ministry as old ecclesial divisions have reared up anew and as heightened polarization has weakened the church’s unity and mission.
Pope asks Italian bishops to proclaim the Gospel, teach peace June 17, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bishops, News, Vatican, World News Finding more effective ways to proclaim the Gospel, educate for peace, defend human dignity and promote dialogue are key challenges to living the faith and building the kingdom of God today, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV will escape Rome’s heat in July by going to papal villa June 17, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition that had been suspended by Pope Francis.
Pope urges Madagascar’s bishops to protect creation as prophetic mission June 16, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV asked Madagascar’s bishops to embrace the care of creation as a central part of their prophetic ministry, calling on them to safeguard the unique ecological beauty and fragility of their homeland.
At audience with martyr’s mother, pope prays for peace in Congo June 16, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News In the presence of the mother of the newly beatified martyr, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui would intercede to finally bring peace to Congo.
Sharing joy of discovery contributes to peace, pope tells astronomers June 16, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Scientific discovery and knowledge are meant to benefit all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV told young astronomers.
Pope addresses instances of violence against Christians, prays for peace June 16, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV decried escalating violence around the world, spotlighting attacks against Christian communities and calling for peace and justice in conflict-ridden areas.
Pope Leo XIV’s diplomatic efforts may impact U.S. foreign policy, analyst says June 16, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News In a little over a month since his election to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV has appeared to embrace his role as a head of state to promote Catholic principles about peacebuilding, an analyst told OSV News. His actions as a head of state could also impact U.S. diplomacy.
Pope urges peace, warns against escalation in Middle East conflict June 15, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News As conflict in the Middle East escalated with Israeli airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran and retaliatory drone attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV appealed for restraint and renewed the church’s calls for nuclear disarmament and peaceful dialogue.
In video for Chicago’s celebration, Pope Leo urges youth to recognize the ways God is reaching out to them June 15, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News he June 14 celebration, organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago, included a series of short video clips and first-ever airing of Pope Leo XIV’s video message to the world’s youth at Rate Field on Chicago’s Southside.
