A brief reflection by Leo XIV on the gaze of Jesus, his power of mercy, and the task of evangelization

Jun 14, 2026 08:28

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the Holy Father recited the Angelus with thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

The United States “consecrates” itself to the Sacred Heart despite opposition or indifference from 17 of the country’s bishops

Whether described as a consecration, an entrustment, or an act of dedication, the message emerging from Orlando was clear: the bishops hope that the future of the United States will be shaped not only by its founding ideals, but also by a renewed encounter with the love symbolized by the Heart of Christ

Jun 13, 2026 08:38

Tim Daniels

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Presumption of innocence returns for priests: U.S. bishops approve revision of anti-abuse “charter”

More than twenty years after the Dallas Charter transformed the Catholic Church’s response to abuse, the latest revisions suggest that the document remains both a cornerstone of reform and a focal point for ongoing questions about accountability, transparency, due process, and pastoral care

Jun 13, 2026 08:18

Tim Daniels

Pope Leo XIV•Priests

Pope Leo XIV writes to clergy around the world about holiness on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: the Pope’s letter that every priest should read

Letter from the Pope to all priests of the Catholic Church on the occasion of the Day for the Sanctification of Priests

Jun 12, 2026 23:34

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

León XIV traveled to Rome on the Spanish king’s private plane after the official plane that was supposed to transport him broke down: here’s what happened

What was supposed to be a routine return flight from Tenerife to Rome on June 12 transformed into an unusual episode that forced the Pontiff to abandon his scheduled aircraft and accept the personal assistance of King Felipe VI of Spain.

Jun 12, 2026 23:28

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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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The United States “consecrates” itself to the Sacred Heart despite opposition or indifference from 17 of the country’s bishops

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León XIV traveled to Rome on the Spanish king’s private plane after the official plane that was supposed to transport him broke down: here’s what happened

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