Pope Leo XIV celebrates 71st birthday by repealing 2021 salary cuts for Vatican employees
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday on Monday but it was Vatican employees who got the gift.
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Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died
“Two days ago marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States of America,” Leo said. “I renew my prayers for those who lost their...
A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says ‘Hi’
Smith has become an increasingly visible presence at the Vatican.
Pope Leo goes on vacation after decisive flexing of papal muscle on international and church stage
Pope Leo XIV began a summer vacation on Sunday, capping a whirlwind finale to the first half of 2026 in which he emerged as a powerful global statesman.
Pope visits US ambassador on July 4 after prayers at Lampedusa cemetery for migrant victims
Pope Leo XIV spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to...
Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals of protecting life and human dignity as he participated remotely in an event on...
Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church....
Pope returns to Rome on Spanish king’s plane after his own charter flight suffers a problem, Vatican says
Following a technical delay, Pope Leo XIV returned to Rome on King Felipe VI's own aircraft.
Pope’s youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday sought to encourage Spain’s young people to persevere in their faith, as he presided over an evening rally that was notable for its frank discussion...
In first papal speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for migrants
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for respect for migrants’ rights and international law during an address to the Spanish parliament that signaled a new level of acceptance of the Catholic...