Marking the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt call for peace, reconciliation, and an end to what he described as a cycle of hatred and suffering in the Middle East. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square following Sunday Mass, the pontiff reflected on the […]
Pope Delivers Angelus Prayer, Offers Message of Gratitude on Milestone Birthday Thousands of faithful from around the world gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV, marking a milestone for a pontiff who has become one of the most recognizable and reform minded leaders of the modern […]
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]
Pope Leo XIV has issued one of the strongest statements of his pontificate to date, declaring unequivocally that marriage, in the eyes of the Catholic Church, “is only possible between a man and a woman.” Speaking from the high altar at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy Father addressed thousands of faithful gathered for a special […]
“War is always a defeat,” pontiff reminds world leaders during weekly audience In a powerful and emotional address at the Vatican’s weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV delivered a scathing condemnation of global conflicts and the escalating use of modern weaponry. Calling for renewed peace efforts, the pontiff urged nations to resist the normalization of […]
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday issued a strong message against the global rise of nationalist political movements, urging world leaders and citizens to embrace reconciliation, dialogue, and unity over division. Speaking before tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Pentecost Mass, the pontiff warned that nationalism risks “eroding the bonds of fraternity and […]
First American pontiff also calls for global unity, interfaith dialogue ahead of installation Mass VATICAN CITY — In his first official address to members of the diplomatic corps on Friday, newly elected Pope Leo XIV emphasized the Catholic Church’s commitment to traditional family values, the sanctity of life, and renewed global cooperation. The pontiff, the […]
Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings on marriage, emphasising that it is built upon the “stable union between a man and a woman.” Speaking during a private meeting with the Vatican’s diplomatic corps on Friday, his first significant address since becoming pope, he also highlighted the importance of respecting the dignity of the […]
In a powerful first address to the global press, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for the release of journalists imprisoned worldwide, describing their detainment as an attack on truth and the public’s right to information. Speaking before a packed audience of international media professionals at the Vatican on Monday, the newly elected Pope […]
New Pontiff uses historic Sunday appearance to call for an end to war and promote unity among nations VATICAN CITY — In a powerful and widely anticipated moment, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to issue an emotional appeal for peace across war-torn […]