Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s motto and coat of arms

11/05/2025

Photo: Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion within the Church.

The shield is divided diagonally into two sections. The upper half features a blue background with a white lily.

The lower half of the shield has a light background and displays an image that recalls the Order of Saint Augustine: a closed book with a heart pierced by an arrow… Read more »

Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV to be held on May 18

10/05/2025

Photo: Catriel Farrugia Sghendo

The Holy See Press Office announced the upcoming schedule for the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. His inaugural Mass will be held in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18 at 10am Rome time.

Three weeks of firsts

  • May 10, Saturday – Meeting with Cardinals
  • May 11, Sunday – Regina Caeli prayer from the Central Loggia of St…

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Peace be with you, Pope Leo XIV

09/05/2025

Photo: Catriel Farrugia Sghendo

“Peace be with you” — these were the first words with which Pope Leo XIV greeted the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square, and indeed the entire world, as he appeared for the first time on the central balcony of the Apostolic Palace.

In a calm yet resolute voice, the Successor of Peter invited each and every one of us “to be a synodal church, walking and always seeking peace, charity, closeness, especially to those who are suffering.” These words offer a clear indication that his pontificate will be marked by openness, compassion, and fidelity to the Gospel… Read more »

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV

Statement by the Maltese Episcopal Conference

08/05/2025

Archbishop Charles Scicluna shares his initial reflections following the announcement of the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Shepherd of the Catholic Church.
Video: PBS

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo joyfully welcome the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and invite all Christians and people of goodwill to unite in prayer for the Holy Father as he begins his mission as Shepherd of the Universal Church… Read more »

Peace be with all of you – Pope Leo XIV

Greetings to Rome and to the world

08/05/2025

Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you.

This is the peace of the Risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace… Read more »

Pope Leo XIV: The new Shepherd of the Catholic Church

08/05/2025

Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A.) celebrating Mass at the Mosta Minor Basilica during the Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) held in Malta in 2023.
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

We rejoice with the Catholic Church around the world at the election of Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A., hails from Chicago, United States, and at 69 years of age has now taken the name Pope Leo XIV… Read more »