The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Scientific discovery and knowledge are meant to benefit all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV told young astronomers.

Pope Leo XIV decried escalating violence around the world, spotlighting attacks against Christian communities and calling for peace and justice in conflict-ridden areas.