The pope in a major foreign policy address blasts how countries are using force to assert dominion

In his most substantial critique of U.S., Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Pope Leo XIV on ...

Pope Leo XIV summons cardinals for input, framing his papacy as more of a joint effort after the Francis years

Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his ...

Pope Leo Condemns ‘Diplomacy Based on Force’ as Trump Threatens Further Military Actions

Pope Leo warned against a spreading "zeal for war" following U.S. attacks on Venezuela and Trump's ensuing threats.
National Catholic Reporter

Pope Leo's first extraordinary consistory: What to expect

While providing no specifics, the Vatican said the consistory is taking place "within the context of the life and mission of ...

Pope indicates new governing style for Catholic Church with regular, annual cardinal meetings

VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Thursday he intended to bring the world’s Catholic cardinals together ...
Catholic News Agency

‘Pray with the Pope’: Leo XIV proposes monthly prayer for the challenges of the world

The “Pray with the Pope” initiative is part of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which, during the pontificate of Pope ...

Pope to visit Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands, cardinal says

Pope Leo XIV is planning to travel to Spain this year. The archbishop of Madrid says he's planning to make stops in Madrid, ...
National Catholic Register

Full Text: Pope Leo’s ‘State of the World’ Speech 2026

In his most explicitly pro-life speech to date, Pope Leo demands an end to abortion and surrogacy globally. Editor's Note: ...