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The ‘Son of Saint Augustine’ who became Pope
Posted on 05/7/2026 08:45 AM ()
A member of the Order of Saint Augustine, Pope Leo XIV lives the charism of the Augustinian family through his search for God, his commitment to fraternity, and his service to the Church.
Pope Leo's catechesis on Second Vatican Council: 'North Star' guiding Church
Posted on 05/7/2026 07:47 AM ()
In fourteen catecheses on the Second Vatican Council, Pope Leo XIV presents Vatican II as the Church’s enduring “North Star,” calling Catholics to rediscover its documents as a living guide for proclaiming Christ, defending human dignity, promoting justice and peace, and renewing the Church in fidelity to the Gospel.
Pope Leo XIV meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Posted on 05/7/2026 07:41 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Vatican, with discussions including countries marked by war.
Pope Leo’s over 400 appeals for peace during first year of pontificate
Posted on 05/7/2026 07:05 AM ()
In the first year of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has appealed hundreds of times for a reconciliation that is “unarmed and disarming,” and urged the “lords of war” to listen to “a melody greater than ourselves.”
Witnessing the Gospel through unity
Posted on 05/7/2026 05:00 AM ()
Our Editorial Director reflects on the message and impact of the first year of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate.
Pope to Vatican Publishing House: 'Reading nourishes the mind'
Posted on 05/7/2026 04:33 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the importance of reading and reflects on three enriching aspects of books during his encounter with members of the editorial offices of the Vatican Publishing House (LEV).
Pope to Swiss Guards: Service enriches personal journey of faith
Posted on 05/7/2026 04:12 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Pontifical Swiss Guards and their families, expressing his hopes that their years of service to the Holy See may bear spiritual riches as they build an atmosphere of harmony and joy.
Pope Leo receives Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Posted on 05/7/2026 03:27 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV receives the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Donald Tusk, in the Vatican on Thursday.
US diocese to build shrine for Venerable Fr. Tolton, first US Black priest
Posted on 05/7/2026 03:07 AM ()
The Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, in the United States, announces plans to build a shrine to Venerable Father Augustine Tolton, whose story of overcoming racial discrimination and divisions in his time continues to be a source of inspiration to promote peace and unity.
“Free under Grace,” a book to get to know Prevost in dialogue with the world
Posted on 05/6/2026 11:00 AM ()
The book “Free under Grace,” which brings together speeches, homilies, messages, and letters of Father Robert Francis Prevost when he was Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, published by the Vatican Publishing House, was presented at the Patristic Institute Augustinianum in Rome. It was presented to Pope Leo XIV on the eve of its release in Italian, and will be released in English and many other languages in the months to come.