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By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 21, 2025 / 07:00 am From popping a wheelie in front of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home to sitting in “the pope’s chair” at a favorite local pizzeria, filmmaker Rob Kaczmark appeared to be enjoying every stop along a tour of Pope Leo’s childhood …

Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to the tragedy of war, especially in the Middle East, and recalls that war only amplifies problems and creates deep wounds without providing lasting solutions. By Devin Watkins “Alarming news continues to arrive from the Middle East, especially from Iran,” said Pope Leo …

By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Jun 19, 2025 / 16:03 pm Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 43rd anniversary of his priestly ordination today. On June 19, 1982, Robert Prevost was ordained a priest by Belgian Archbishop Jean Jadot in St. Monica Chapel, located just outside the Vatican. He was 26 years …

By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Jun 17, 2025 / 13:38 pm In an unexpected visit, Hollywood actor Al Pacino was received by Pope Leo XIV on June 17 at the Vatican, according to photos shared on Instagram by Italian film producer Andrea Iervolino. Pacino and Iervolino are currently in Italy filming …

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By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Jun 16, 2025 / 16:31 pm Cardinal Raymond Burke said he has asked Pope Leo XIV to remove measures restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in dioceses. Burke spoke at a London conference organized by The Latin Mass Society of England and Wales, …

Pope Leo XIV will spend half of July and a weekend in August at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, celebrating Sunday Mass in local churches and praying the Angelus with pilgrims in the town’s Liberty Square. By Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Leo XIV will resume the tradition …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 15, 2025 / 04:00 am The last four popes of the Catholic Church — John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and our new pope, Leo XIV — had hardworking fathers who instilled in each of their sons important traits and values, many of which …

By Pope Leo XIV Vatican City, Jun 14, 2025 / 19:35 pm The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics during the “Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV” event at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, on Saturday, June 14. My dear friends, It’s …

Pope Leo XIV decries the military escalation between Iran and Israel and renews his appeal for dialogue and the pursuit of a world free from the nuclear threat. By Linda Bordoni Pope Leo XIV on Saturday appealed to Iranian and Israeli leaders to step back from war and engage in …

Pope Leo XIV presides at an Ordinary Public Consistory for the Vote on Causes for Canonization, which gave formal approval for the canonizations of eight Blesseds, and set the date for their canonizations. By Salvatore Cernuzio and Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV held the first Ordinary Public Consistory of his …