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Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation ‘Dilexi Te’ – ‘I Have Loved You’ – calls the Church to renew its mission to the poor, completing work begun by Pope Francis before his death

Pope Leo XIV received Cardinal Blase Cupich and a delegation of Chicago labour leaders in a private audience at the Vatican, praising their efforts to uphold workers’ dignity, expand opportunities for minorities, and support migrants.

Pope Leo XIV received Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso in the Vatican, where he was visibly moved by letters from undocumented immigrants.

By defending his Secretary of State in such a manner, Leo both warned Israel of the unwavering nature of the Holy See’s stance on the matter, and shut down the debate without directly fanning the flames any further himself

The Vatican’s top diplomat also castigated the international community, especially 'countries truly capable of exerting influence', for failing to act as the death toll continues to rise

During the ceremony, the 27 new guards promised to protect the Pope, even with their lives if necessary

Thousands of religious from around the world will join Pope Leo XIV on 9 October for a special Mass marking the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, with events focused on prayer, mission and the Church’s call to universal fraternity

Fr Peter Choi Wai-man was due to meet Pope Leo XIV as part of a 12-person delegation, but the trip was abandoned after reports emerged that Hong Kong’s cardinal had lobbied for his appointment as auxiliary bishop.

Pope Leo XIV will confer the title of Doctor of the Church on St John Henry Newman on 1 November, marking the first such declaration of his pontificate and affirming Newman’s lasting influence on Catholic theology and education.

A Solemn High Mass in the traditional Latin rite was celebrated at a main altar of St Peter’s Basilica on the Feast of St Michael, marking the first public use of the 1962 Missal in the basilica since restrictions were introduced in 2021.

The former private secretary to Pope Benedict said the pontiff pursued the cause 'vigorously' throughout his papacy but admitted that, in the end, 'efforts at reconciliation reached an impasse'

'Nuns vs. The Vatican' received two sold-out screenings at the Canadian festival earlier this month. Gloria Branciani, one of the alleged victims who features in the film, received a standing ovation lasting four minutes when she appeared before audiences at a post-screening discussion

The post is one of the most significant in the Roman Curia, with the prefect tasked to assist the Pope in the choice of bishops across the world

His comments follow the projection above St Peter’s Basilica of the face of Pope Francis onto the night sky during the 'Grace for the World' concert earlier this month

Bethlehem’s mayor has met Pope Leo XIV to plead for urgent Vatican intervention in Gaza and warn of the accelerating exodus of Christians from the Holy Land.

Leaked WhatsApp messages have disrupted the Vatican’s high-profile financial appeals trial, as defence lawyers demand the removal of chief prosecutor Alessandro Diddi over alleged witness tampering.

Cardinal Becciu returns to court to challenge his conviction in the Vatican’s most significant financial trial.

In a new interview with Crux, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Traditional Latin Mass and how Catholics should respond to liturgical division in the Church.