Pope Leo XIV

Pope asks Michael Bublé and other artists to give their best for the poor

Pope Leo XIV met singer particularly known for his Christmas songs and other artists who will perform at the Vatican Christmas concert for the poor, an initiative begun...

“May We Recognize the Rich Gifts That Neighbors From Diverse Cultures Bring to Our Communities” Says Bishop Garcia

In light of recent statements regarding the Somali community in the United States, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’...

Vatican

Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons

Pope Leo XIV allowed a report to be released to the public showing a short summary of deliberations and final votes of a special commission established by Pope Francis on...

Pope Leo XIV

Unity, dialogue, respect: On first trip, pope highlights paths to peace

A look back at key moments in Pope Leo XIV's first foreign trip as pope.

Pope Leo XIV

Pope tells reporters dialogue is always the answer to tense situations

At the end of his Nov. 27-Dec. 2 trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV met reporters traveling with him and answered some of their questions.

Pope Leo XIV

Love without fear, pope tells Lebanese church workers

Pope Leo XIV made a pilgrimage to two of the most important sites of Catholic prayer in Lebanon, heard the testimonies of church workers and paid homage to their enduring...

U.S. Bishops Grant More Than $7.5 Million to Strengthen Nearly 70 U.S. Mission Dioceses

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops‘ Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions convened this fall to review grant requests for the 2025-2026 year. The subcommittee...

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Michael Mulvey of the Diocese of Corpus Christi; Appoints Bishop Mario Aviles, as Successor

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend W. Michael Mulvey, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, and has appointed Most...

Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Ecumenism is not 'absorption or domination,' but sharing gifts, pope says

Christian unity, a theme running throughout Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey, was his emphasis on his last morning there before traveling on to Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV

Pope visits famous Istanbul mosque but does not pause to pray

Pope Leo XIV, like Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, visited Istanbul's famous mosque during his visit.