Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Ignites a Wave of Hope on His Historic Trip to Spain, with More Than 2.5 Million Participants: Here Are All the Figures

The National Committee for the Pope’s visit to Spain has released its initial assessment of the trip, which concluded on Friday, June 12, in Tenerife after six days, 21 events, and more than 2,500 kilometers traveled without incidents.

Jun 12, 2026 08:10

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s most important speech on migration: there is a right to seek refuge, but first there is a right to remain

Remarks by the Holy Father during his meeting with organizations that assist migrants

Jun 11, 2026 17:59

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Local Church

Biggest Catholic Gathering Opens in Vilnius – Birthplace of Divine Mercy Devotion

The 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) opened in Vilnius, bringing together thousands of participants from 52 countries for one of the most significant Catholic events of the year. For six days, the city where the Divine Mercy devotion was born becomes a global meeting place for conversations about compassion, reconciliation and hope in an increasingly divided world.

Jun 11, 2026 17:55

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Causes of Saints•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization for the Servant of God John Rick Miller, Lay Person

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, and Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami facilitated the bishops’ discussion. By a voice vote, the bishops expressed their support for advancing the cause of beatification and canonization on the diocesan level.

Jun 11, 2026 17:30

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Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization for Monsignor Joseph Francis Buh

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, and Bishop Daniel J. Felton of the Diocese of Duluth, facilitated the bishops’ discussion. By a voice vote, the bishops expressed their support for advancing the cause of beatification and canonization on the diocesan level.

Jun 11, 2026 17:26

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Archbishop of Paris Announces More Details of the Pope’s Visit to the French Capital

Letter from Archbishop Laurent Ulrich regarding the Pope’s visit to Paris on September 25-26, 2026.

Jun 10, 2026 12:47

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Persecuted Christians

Israeli police abduct young Palestinian Christian woman without charges or allegations: second recent case

The arrest has also revived memories of another recent case that attracted considerable attention among Christians in the Holy Land. Just weeks earlier, Palestinian Christian Layan Nasir was released after spending eight months in Israeli detention without charges

Jun 10, 2026 12:44

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Rome

Benedictines Launch Website to Mark Their 1,500th Anniversary

The new website opens a digital doorway into the Benedictine family, helping pilgrims, visitors and seekers find monasteries, events and places of welcome in preparation for the Jubilee. It opens initially with the monasteries of monks and later will add female Benedictine monasteries.

Jun 10, 2026 12:01

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Cardinals and Bishops•Persecuted Christians

Bishop who spoke out against Islamist violence in Mozambique is murdered

The tragedy prompted an immediate response from Pope Leo XIV, who expressed sorrow over what the Vatican described as a “grave act of violence.” The Pope assured the faithful of his prayers for the people of Mozambique, asking God to comfort those affected by the tragedy and to “stop the hand of violence.”

Jun 10, 2026 11:54

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Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Spain’s Socialist-Communist government begins work to redesign the Valley of the Fallen amid the Pope’s visit to the country

Heavy drilling equipment appeared on June 8 in the esplanade surrounding the basilica, initiating geological and geotechnical surveys that form part of the preliminary stages of the government’s long-discussed “re-signification” project

Jun 10, 2026 11:40

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Pope Leo XIV

Neither spiritualizing pain nor downplaying suffering: Pope Leo XIV’s powerful response on depression and mental health to a woman who attempted suicide

Pope Leo XIV’s response to a young Catalan woman who attempted suicide due to depression and asked the Holy Father two questions: Where can we see God when the darkness is absolute and we cannot take it anymore? How can we trust in God when it seems that nothing — not even our own life — is worth it?

Jun 09, 2026 09:21

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Pope Leo XIV

Do you need to forgive? Leo XIV’s response to a heartbreaking story of crime, drugs, and neglect that moved Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s reply to Desiré, a young woman from Barcelona, who asked the Holy Father: “how can I forgive my father for almost leaving me without a mother?” and “How can I truly be reconciled with God?”

Jun 09, 2026 09:19

ZENIT Staff