Pope Leo XIV brings spiritual exercises back to the Apostolic Palace: they will be preached by a Norwegian monk (and bishop)

Feb 05, 2026 17:40

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Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim, a Cistercian of the Strict Observance (Trappist) Photo: Carlos Mira

Pope Leo XIV

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV arrives unexpectedly in Rome to dine with old friends from Peru

According to the Peruvian Episcopal Conference, the Pope joined the bishops during their “fraternal lunch,” offering encouragement and prayer

Jan 29, 2026 18:46

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Dicasteries•Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV to the Congregation for the Dicastery of the Faith: transmission of the faith, proclamation without protagonism or particularism, and justice, truth, and charity in accusations of abuse

Address of the Pope to participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

Jan 29, 2026 18:14

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Pope Leo XIV

Charism, governance, and communion: Three reflections from the Pope to the consecrated lay members of Regnum Christi

Address of the Pope to the consecrated men and women of Regnum Christi at a special audience on the occasion of their respective General Assemblies

Jan 29, 2026 09:53

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General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

What is the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Tradition? Pope Leo XIV responds

Pope’s general audience, January 28, 2026, on the relationship between Scripture and Tradition

Jan 28, 2026 17:27

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Pope Leo XIV

Some reflections on the close connection between the truth of justice and the virtue of charity, according to Leo XIV

Address of the Pope to the prelates of the Roman Rota on the occasion of the opening of the Judicial Year

Jan 27, 2026 22:32

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A Pope’s Letter to a Newspaper: Leo XIV Reflects on 150 Years of Journalism in a Changing World

Another dimension Leo XIV emphasized was the human element of storytelling. Technology may accelerate the flow of information, he observed, but experience and judgment remain essential for interpreting events and giving them meaning

The Middle East, the spread of war, and the position of the Pope and the Catholic Church

As the Middle East faces the prospect of a broader regional war, the Vatican’s hope remains that diplomacy — not missiles — will ultimately shape the future of the region.

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Pope Leo XIV brings spiritual exercises back to the Apostolic Palace: they will be preached by a Norwegian monk (and bishop)

In what sense is the Bible the Word of God in human words? Pope Leo XIV responds

Leo XIV Prepares for a 2026 of Key Trips: Peru and Africa on the Horizon. Here Is All That Is Known

Pope Leo XIV is the most highly regarded global leader according to the world’s oldest public opinion poll

Two movements of love explained by the Pope to religious: God who comes to save and man who awaits his coming

Taiwan’s president writes to Pope Leo XIV: ‘Taipei wants peace, human rights, and democracy’

The Beatitudes: A Meditation by Pope Leo XIV

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV arrives unexpectedly in Rome to dine with old friends from Peru

Leo XIV to the Congregation for the Dicastery of the Faith: transmission of the faith, proclamation without protagonism or particularism, and justice, truth, and charity in accusations of abuse

Charism, governance, and communion: Three reflections from the Pope to the consecrated lay members of Regnum Christi

What is the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Tradition? Pope Leo XIV responds

Some reflections on the close connection between the truth of justice and the virtue of charity, according to Leo XIV