January 28, 2026 Pope Leo calls for world free from persecution while honoring Holocaust victims Pope Leo calls Holocaust Remembrance Day a "painful remembrance" during a Vatican audience, urging vigilance against genocide and building societies rooted in respect.
January 13, 2026 Pope denounces abortion, warns against surrogacy as exploitation of mothers and children Pope Leo XIV denounces abortion and surrogacy as violations of human dignity in address to diplomatic corps, calling these practices exploitative.
January 12, 2026 Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.
January 7, 2026 Pope Leo calls for Christians to treat foreigners with kindness as he closes Catholic Holy Year Pope Leo XIV closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year by calling on Christians around the world to help those in need and treat foreigners with kindness.
January 1, 2026 Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.
December 31, 2025 DR MARC SIEGEL: Why Gen Z is turning back to God, miracles and real-world community Gen Z shows increasing religious involvement as nearly two-thirds identify as spiritual, with saint Carlo Acutis emerging as their digital-age role model.
December 25, 2025 Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.
December 23, 2025 Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Cardinal Cupich unsuccessfully urged Illinois Gov. Pritzker not to sign controversial medical aid in dying legislation into law.
December 22, 2025 Pope Leo appoints pro-immigration bishop to diocese home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Pope names pro-immigration bishop to Florida diocese near Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Rev. RodrÃguez advocates for migrant assistance, opposes deportations.
December 22, 2025 US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all' Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized President Donald Trump's mass deportations for spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities.