Pope Leo XIV said that while popes can be advocates for peace, it was less “realistic” for them to serve as mediators.
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Carlo Acutis, Known as ‘God’s Influencer,’ Is Declared a Saint by Pope Leo XIV
Carlo, who died at 15, was canonized alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, who also died young. The church is looking to the two saints to inspire new generations of Catholics.
L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope’s Blessing, if Not His Presence
Leo XIV did not meet with pilgrims, but he has indicated that he is supportive of an open, welcoming church.
Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment
The Mass, along with other steps, show Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Catholic Church building on the environmental commitment of his predecessor, Francis.
The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.
For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.
Pope Leo to Make Carlo Acutis First Millennial Saint in September
Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager, was meant to be made a saint in April, but the ceremony was postponed because of Pope Francis’ death.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Aid to Enter Gaza
Calling the hunger crisis in the war-torn territory “heart-rending,” the pope used his first general audience to highlight the issue.
Pope Leo Meets With JD Vance as U.S. Conservatives Hopes for Better Relations
The talks took place as some on the American right who had clashed with Pope Francis, Leo’s predecessor, seek better ties with the papacy.
Top Priority for Pope Leo: Warn the World of the A.I. Threat
While it is far too early to say how he will use his platform to address such issues, his focus shows he is a church leader who grasps the gravity of this modern concern.