Pope Leo XIV

Papal trip showed miracle of rebirth out of tragedy is possible, pope says

Pope Leo XIV reflected on his journey to France and what message he wanted to send the world.

An important lesson can be learned, for example, from the restoration of...

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Pope's communications day theme targets pitfalls of the 'attention economy'

Pope Leo XIV’s 2027 World Communications Day theme focuses on the value and exploitation of attention in today's digital media landscape.

The pope will elaborate on the...

For Respect Life Month, Bishop Thomas Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill

“Our Blessed Mother is our model for upholding the sanctity of all human life in every stage and circumstance. We entrust all our efforts to protect mothers and babies to...

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Pope Leo says he's not in 'panic mode' over AI, but warns against ignoring risks

Pope Leo XIV urged vigilance rather than alarm over artificial intelligence, calling for safeguards and cooperation to ensure the rapidly developing technology remains at...

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Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to resist renewed conflict by upholding international law, multilateral cooperation and respect for others.

Speaking in Metz, he also said...

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At Lourdes, a refuge for the ill, Pope Leo stands against assisted dying laws

Frailty or illness does not diminish human dignity, Pope Leo XIV said during his visit to Lourdes.
 
That message carried particular weight during his visit to France...

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In a secular France, Pope Leo makes the case for faith in public life

During his visit to France, Pope Leo XIV insisted that the country’s secular tradition need not exclude religious expression from public life, emphasizing its essential...

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Technological advancements are not rivals to faith, pope says

Pope Leo XIV said scientific and technological advances can strengthen human flourishing when they remain rooted in faith, charity and respect for human dignity.

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Priests, pastoral leaders have permission to do less, do it better, pope says

Pope Leo XIV asked clergy and lay leaders to honestly evaluate and ask why their pastoral initiatives succeed or fail so they can correctly decide what should be...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Most Reverend Brendan Cahill as Bishop of Joliet

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Most Reverend Brendan J. Cahill, currently Bishop of Victoria in Texas, as the Bishop of Joliet.