LONDON and ROME -- Pope Leo XIV spoke on Sunday of the remarkable times during which he's been elevated to the papacy, saying in his first homily as pontiff that he will rise to the task "with ...

Pope Leo XIV called for unity in the Catholic Church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 150,000 pilgrims, presidents, patriarchs and princes.

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an inaugural ...

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday blessing as pontiff, calling for unity in a polarized church and appealing to the world’s major powers for peace. He delivered his message to an estimated ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Pentecost on Sunday, June 8, in St. Peter's Square, drawing tens of thousands for the final Sunday of Easter celebrations. During his homily, the pope criticized political ...

Pope Leo XIV repeatedly addressed love and unity in his speech. The office of the Pope is characterized by "sacrificial love", the Church of Rome has the "presidency in love", and its true ...

Pope Leo XIV delivers message of peace, unity at Rate Field in first address to his hometown The Chicago-born pope addressed a crowd of 30,000 in a live-streamed message from the Vatican: “Build ...

Pope Leo XIV on his popemobile tours St. Peter's Square at the Vatican prior to the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, Sunday, May 18, 2025.