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 24, 2026 Trump offers Pope Leo XIV a seat on the Board of Peace The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV is weighing an invitation from President Donald Trump to join his Board of Peace that would oversee a de-escalation of conflict in Gaza.
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 8, 2026 Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event Catholic conference SEEK 2026 breaks attendance records with over 26,000 young people across three cities, marking 24% growth and church vitality.
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 25, 2025 Pope Leo XIV calls for global compassion and peace in first Christmas Day address Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports on Pope Leo XIV's Christmas message from St. Peter's Square and calls for peace from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 'Special Report.'
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 25, 2025 Pope Leo gives first Christmas Urbi et Orbi address Pope Leo speaks to believers in St. Peter’s Square on Christmas Day.
December 19, 2025 Cardinal Dolan 'at peace' after stepping down as archbishop, says successor 'loves the Lord' Cardinal Timothy Dolan steps down as archbishop of New York after 17 years, with Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed as his successor following Vatican approval.
December 19, 2025 Timothy Cardinal Dolan opens up on stepping down from archbishop role: I'm at peace Timothy Cardinal Dolan reflects on his time ministering to New Yorkers on 'The Story.'