Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

Leo XIV's lengthy voyage to South America takes in three nations, of which Argentina and Peru will be the most highly anticipated
Michael Haynes

Pope’s image returns to Vatican coins after 9 year absence

After Pope Francis ordered his face not to appear on Vatican coins in 2017, Pope Leo's image marks a return to the previous coinage custom
Michael Haynes

Wildfires in the Curia

Are arsonists doing their worst to prevent the Pope from lifting restrictions on the traditional liturgy?
Dom Alcuin Reid

Cardinal Sarah calls for a return to Summorum Pontificum

The former prefect of the Vatican’s liturgy office has urged Pope Leo to image Pope Benedict XVI’s policy regarding the Latin Mass
Michael Haynes

Leo’s August and autumn plans see a number of key events

The Pope has returned to the Vatican after his summer holiday, with a growing programme of audiences, liturgies and overseas travel ahead
Michael Haynes

Pope Leo XIV says his ancestors included both slaves and slaveowners

In an interview with NBC Nightly News, Pope Leo XIV reflected on his family's complex ancestry and his enduring affection for the United States
Christine Rousselle

Pope Leo XIV teases first visit to his home country

The first American pope has suggested a visit to the United States is likely, while stressing that his primary identity is as pastor of the universal Church
Christine Rousselle

Cardinal Roche: Leo is not changing Latin Mass restrictions

Cardinal Roche repeated previous arguments against the traditional liturgy, adding that he did not think Leo would alter Francis' restrictions
Michael Haynes

As Pope Leo returns to work, he needs our prayers

The challenges awaiting the Holy Father demand courage, wisdom, faithful collaborators and the renewed assistance of our prayers
Dom Alcuin Reid

Pope prays for France and Spain amid devastating wildfires

As wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain, Pope Leo XIV has expressed his closeness to those affected and praised the efforts of emergency responders
Corrie Douglas-Young