Tag: Pope Leo XIV

This is the full text of the homily delivered by Pope Leo XIV on 20 May, 2025, the day the Holy Father visited the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome and prayed before the tomb of St Paul.

God's love, mercy and goodness lie at the foundation of every vocation, including that of the pope, Pope Leo XIV said.

A move to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican appeared to gain momentum 19 May, following a call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

An estimated 200,000 people filled St Peter’s Square and many more watched live for the inauguration of Pope Leo XVI as the 267th shepherd of the universal church.

If we wish to anticipate the direction of this new papacy, we would do well to look not only to Pope Leo XIV’s policies and public addresses, but to the story of his life – shaped by deep intellectual and spiritual currents – and to the saint who formed him, whose own journey still teaches the church how to receive and respond to grace.

During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for the inauguration of his papal ministry, Pope Leo XIV vowed to continue working toward Christian unity and promoting dialogue among all religions.

Sydney’s Catholic community welcomed Bishop Tony Percy on May 2, adding to a notable roster of bishops named Anthony, including Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo, and Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay.

This is the full text in English of the homily given by Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square during the Mass of Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry 18 May, 2025. The homily was delivered originally in Italian.

Despite a lot of silly media and internet speculations about the effects of a US-born pope on the world political scene, Pope Leo XIV’s immediate priorities will likely be ecclesiastical rather than geopolitical.

Our new pope has taken the name Leo XIV. Fr John Flader shares what is known about Pope Leo XIII that might shed light on why he chose that name and on what we might expect from his pontificate.

The new Holy Father is modelling himself on his 19th century predecessor.

Leo XIV’s influence will reach far beyond the Catholic Church to change hearts and form intellects. In the long run, he can make a huge difference. Let me list seven key areas, writes Michael Cook.