Pope Leo XIV attracts 800,000 to Mass in Paris during France’s secular age

Pope Leo XIV attracts 800,000 to Mass in Paris during France's secular age

Pope Leo XIV attracted around 800,000 attendees to an open-air Mass in Paris on Saturday, taking place in one of the city’s most historical squares. He encouraged Catholics to express their faith prominently, especially in a world that tends to lean more secular. The gathering saw enthusiastic crowds waving flags as the pope traveled approximately […]

Pope Leo XIV Kisses Jesus’ Crown of Thorns at the Restored Notre Dame

Pope Leo XIV Kisses Jesus' Crown of Thorns at the Restored Notre Dame

Pope Leo XIV Prays at Notre Dame Cathedral Pope Leo XIV led a prayer service at the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Friday, which featured the veneration of Jesus’ crown of thorns. The Pope arrived in France on Friday morning for a weekend visit that includes a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and […]

Pope Leo XIV Set to Travel to France and Lead Outdoor Mass in Paris

Pope Leo XIV Set to Travel to France and Lead Outdoor Mass in Paris

Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France This Weekend Pope Leo XIV is heading to France this weekend, making it the first formal visit by a leader of the Catholic Church to the country in almost 20 years. His trip runs from Friday, September 25, to Monday, September 28. During this three-day journey, the Pope plans […]

Rep. Maria Salazar Pleads with Pope Leo XIV for Inexpensive Labor

Rep. Maria Salazar Pleads with Pope Leo XIV for Inexpensive Labor

Florida Congresswoman Seeks Papal Support for Controversial Labor Bill Rep. Maria Salazar, a Republican from Florida, is reaching out to the Pope for backing on a contentious low-wage labor legislation known as the Dignidad Act. This bill could establish a two-tier society, segregating nationals from low-wage immigrant workers. Salazar promoted a public meeting on her […]

Pope Leo XIV Names First Bishop for Chinese Diocese in Inner Mongolia in Two Decades

Pope Leo XIV Names First Bishop for Chinese Diocese in Inner Mongolia in Two Decades

Vatican Appoints New Bishop for Chifeng Diocese After 20 Years The Vatican has confirmed the appointment of Joseph Zhang Yanfeng as the new bishop of Chifeng Diocese, located in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This diocese has been without a bishop for the past two decades. Pope Leo XIV is said to have personally approved […]

Pope Leo XIV Personally Urged France’s Emmanuel Macron to Stand Against Euthanasia

Pope Leo XIV Personally Urged France's Emmanuel Macron to Stand Against Euthanasia

Pope Leo’s Opposition to Euthanasia in France A recent report from Catholic media, which relies on unnamed sources, has surfaced this week detailing Pope Leo’s stance on euthanasia. Since his election in 2025, Pope Leo has emphasized opposing the legalization of euthanasia for those with terminal illnesses or serious health conditions. This sentiment is echoed […]

Caleb Williams gives Pope Leo XIV a signed jersey.

Caleb Williams gives Pope Leo XIV a signed jersey.

Pope Leo XIV Receives Bears Jersey from Caleb Williams Pope Leo XIV’s closet is adding more Chicago sports memorabilia. This time, it’s an autographed jersey from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. The jersey was given to him by Williams’ Caleb Cares Foundation, and the presentation took place on July 4, thanks to U.S. Ambassador to Rome, […]

Pope Leo XIV receives the Liberty Medal and encourages America to embrace immigrants

Pope Leo XIV receives the Liberty Medal and encourages America to embrace immigrants

Pope Leo’s Remarks on America’s Future and Immigration In a virtual address at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pope Leo, the first U.S. pope, reflected on America’s legacy of freedom during the past 250 years. He emphasized that the nation’s commitment to its Founding Fathers’ vision has made it a beacon for countless immigrants. […]

Pope Leo XIV urges traditionalist Catholics to steer clear of division.

Pope Leo XIV urges traditionalist Catholics to steer clear of division.

Pope Leo XIV Issues Warning on Traditionalist Groups’ Actions Pope Leo XIV recently sent a last-minute appeal to traditionalist Catholic breakaway groups, urging them to reconsider plans to consecrate four bishops without Vatican approval. He highlighted this move as a “very grave sin” that could exacerbate the longstanding rift with the church. In a letter […]

Pope Leo XIV: Addressing Hunger Can Reduce ‘Forced Migration’

Pope Leo XIV: Addressing Hunger Can Reduce 'Forced Migration'

Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes the Fight Against World Hunger On Monday, Pope Leo XIV addressed the critical issue of world hunger during a visit to the Rome headquarters of the World Food Program (WFP). He highlighted how food insecurity can foster conflicts and wars, and moreover, it “facilitates forced migration.” While the Pope’s remarks often […]