Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Reopens Papal Apartment

Although many media outlets speculate and predict that Leo XIV will live in the Apostolic Palace, this has not been officially confirmed.

May 11, 2025 06:14

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[PHOTO GALLERY] Leo XIV at the tomb of Pope Francis

At the conclusion of the visit in the Pauline Chapel, Leo XIV visited the tomb of Pope Francis, before which he stopped to pray and on which he placed a white rose.

May 10, 2025 21:47

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[PHOTO GALLERY] First Marian shrine visited by the Pope: what is its dedication and where is it?

In choosing to begin his papacy not with grand declarations but with a quiet journey to a humble Marian shrine, Leo XIV may be quietly setting the tone for a leadership rooted in prayer, personal encounter, and a deeply Marian trust in divine guidance.

May 10, 2025 21:44

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Cardinal Parolin Publishes His Testimony of the Conclave and Tells How the Pope Experienced It

English translation of the testimony of the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, in a letter sent to a local media outlet where he is from.

May 10, 2025 12:14

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Leo XIV’s First Homily: Who Do the People Say Jesus Is? Two Answers and a Task

Pope Leo XIV’s homily in the Mass “For the Church” with Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel

May 10, 2025 12:06

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Why is he called Leo XIV? The official answer given by the Pope

During a meeting with the College of Cardinals, the Pope explained why he chose the name he bears.

May 10, 2025 08:29

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Who is Pope Leo XIV? 267th Successor of Saint Peter

IN 1977 he entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) in the province of Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Saint Louis.

May 08, 2025 12:11

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Vatican City

Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Elected New Successor of Peter

In his first appearance as Pontiff, visibly moved, the Holy Father invited the faithful to pray together, emphasizing that “God loves us all unconditionally”

May 08, 2025 11:47

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«Habemus Papam»

The Catholic community around the world celebrates the conclusion of the Conclave and the election of our new Pope

May 08, 2025 10:37

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Which Is The First Document Signed by Leo XIV? Here is the Video and First Selfie (with Women)

Pope signs first text and jokes about the day’s date

May 08, 2025 06:25

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«Allow Me to Continue with Pope Francis’ Blessing»: First Message of Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s words before the first Urbi et Orbi Blessing after his election as 267 Pope of the Catholic Church.

May 08, 2025 06:18

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Jubilee 2025

13 thousand extra pilgrims in a weekend in Rome and not for the Conclave but for the Jubilee

The jubilee, which forms part of the larger Holy Year celebrations, casts a spotlight on a uniquely set of participants: military marching bands, folk groups, school ensembles, university performers, amateur orchestras, and representatives of street entertainment from nearly 100 nations

May 07, 2025 17:52

ZENIT Staff