Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Michael Boulette

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Michael J. Boulette, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio.

Jubilee 2025

Jubilee event to honor modern martyrs as symbols of hope

The "new martyrs," Christians killed for their faith in the past 25 years, are clear signs of a solid hope in God and in eternal life, but before their deaths many of...

Vatican

New young saints encourage faithful to live life to the full, pope says

At the first canonization Mass of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints, praising their devotion to the Eucharist, prayer...

Youth and Young Adults Ministries

Buried in Assisi, new saint is 'true disciple' of St. Francis, rector says

Pope Leo XIV is set to canonize Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis Sept. 7, two Italians who died at a young age and lived "normal" lives centered on Christ...

Respect for Human Life and Dignity is the Foundation for Peace, says Archbishop Broglio

"I ask for people across our country to join the Holy Father in prayer for genuine peace in the Holy Land."

Environment

Pope inaugurates center, farm dedicated to zero-waste, inclusive economy

Pope Leo XIV officially inaugurated Borgo Laudato Si’, a new educational and economic project located on the papal property in Castel Gandolfo, dedicated to Pope Francis’...

War & Peace

Pope meets Israeli president, discusses 'tragic' situation in Gaza

After months of repeated public appeals, Pope Leo XIV had an opportunity to speak directly with Israel's president about his ongoing concern for the Israeli hostages...

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Salvation comes from being strong enough to ask God for help, pope says

Before getting on a motorcycle -- for charity -- Pope Leo XIV led his weekly general audience, focusing on the power of asking God for help and praying for students and...

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Pope asks his Augustinian confreres to listen, be humble, promote unity

Pope Leo XIV presided over the opening Mass for the general chapter meeting of the Augustinians, the order he once led.

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Pope prays for Minneapolis victims, denounces 'pandemic' of gun violence

After reciting the Angelus prayer with thousands of people gathered in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV publicly prayed for the victims of the Minneapolis school shooting...