What did Leo XIV do the first night as Pope and what is his agenda for the next few days?

May 08, 2025 20:12

With the echo of the “Urbi et Orbi” still resonating across St. Peter’s Square Photo: Francesco Sforza/Vatican Media/Reuters

Pope Leo XIV

First act of governance of Pope Leo XIV: provisional confirmation of heads of dicasteries of the Roman Curia

The Pope, in fact, wishes to reserve a period of time for reflection, prayer, and dialogue before making any definitive appointments or confirmations.

May 08, 2025 06:21

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV

«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

ZENIT Staff

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

Testimonies•Woman

World’s oldest human being dies: nun who lived from Pius X to Pope Francis

Recognized as the oldest living person by longevity research group LongeviQuest, Sister Inah was more than a supercentenarian; she was a witness to an entire century’s transformation

May 07, 2025 17:50

ZENIT Staff

Local Church

How many minutes should a homily last? Survey of Catholics gives the answer

In South Korea, Catholics Call for Shorter, Sharper Homilies Rooted in Real Life

May 07, 2025 17:13

ZENIT Staff

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Holiness and the Evangelical Counsels Explained in Light of the Second Vatican Council by Pope Leo XIV

The Pope’s General Audience, April 8, 2026, on holiness and the evangelical counsels

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What did Leo XIV do the first night as Pope and what is his agenda for the next few days?

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First act of governance of Pope Leo XIV: provisional confirmation of heads of dicasteries of the Roman Curia

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

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

World’s oldest human being dies: nun who lived from Pius X to Pope Francis

How many minutes should a homily last? Survey of Catholics gives the answer