Pope Leo XIV echoed those goals, emphasizing the need to uplift the dignity of each person and build communities of hope. “Dear young people, you are not spectators of the renewal that our Earth ...

When we see work in this way, we can fulfill our historical responsibility, just as the church inspires us to always forge new paths. Pope Francis honored me by calling me to serve in his pontificate.

Pope Leo XIV has affirmed that priests must be celibate. And he has insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers. Leo met Wednesday in ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse – sexual, spiritual or abuse of authority — and called for “transparent ...

According to the article, his roots go back centuries, with ancestors from Italy, Spain, and France. Some of his relatives even settled in Quebec, making it even broader. The report looked back as far ...

History was made on May 8, 2025, when Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the Pope to replace the late Pope Francis. He is also the first American to hold a prestigious post in the Catholic ...

What To Know A study of Pope Leo's family background was conducted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., host of PBS show Finding Your Roots, in collaboration with genealogists from American Ancestors and the ...

Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven blesseds on Oct. 19, including two Venezuelans: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and María del Carmen Rendiles Martínez.

Pope Leo XIV wore cufflinks, which Pope Francis had largely avoided, along with an amitto, which is a lacy linen cloth that goes around the neck at his inaugural Mass on May 18.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 13, 2025 / 07:00 am Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment ...

The article of clothing represents the Pope’s submission to Jesus’ call to serve and protect Mother Church. Other prelates, such as monsignors, bishops, archbishops, and cardinals also wear a ...

Pope Leo XIV donned a White Sox hat at the Vatican this week. For the company that makes it, it was a dream come true.