Pope Leo XIV

The rite for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Leo XIV

18/05/2025

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

With the Eucharistic celebration taking place on 18 May at 10:00 AM (CET) in St. Peter’s Basilica and Square, the Bishop of Rome, Leo XIV, solemnly begins his Petrine Ministry as the successor of the Apostle Peter and, therefore, as Pastor of the Catholic Church. As explained by the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the rite features several moments of profound symbolic meaning, including those regarding the ancient episcopal insignia associated with Peter: the Pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman… Read more »

“Our dignity does not change: whether healthy or sick, employed or unemployed” – Pope Leo XIV

16/05/2025

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Fl-ewwel diskors tiegħu lill-Korp Diplomatiku għas-Santa Sede, il-Papa Ljun XIV iddikjara li “d-dinjità tagħna tibqa’ dejjem l-istess” irrispettivament mill-istat tas-saħħa, mis-sitwazzjoni tax-xogħol jew mil-liema pajjiż ġejjin.

Il-Papa, li hu nnifsu dixxendent ta’ koppja immigranti, għadda dan il-messaġġ bħala sejħa personali u universali f’mument ta’ sfidi globali, u stieden lill-komunità internazzjonali sabiex terġa’ timpenja ruħha għall-paċi, il-ġustizzja u l-verità bħala pedamenti ta’ diplomazija u solidarjetà umana… Read more »

Pope Leo XIV publishes first post on papal social media accounts

14/05/2025

Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.

— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) May 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has chosen “to maintain an active social media presence through the official papal accounts on X and Instagram,” according to a press release from the Dicastery for Communication on Tuesday… Read more »

Pope Leo XIV’s message in the Regina Caeli

11/05/2025   St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

I consider it a gift from God that the first Sunday of my service as Bishop of Rome is Good Shepherd Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter. On this Sunday, we always hear proclaimed at Mass a passage from the tenth chapter from the Gospel of John, where Jesus reveals himself as the true Shepherd: who knows and loves his sheep and gives his life for them… Read more »

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 »