Pope Leo XIV

Pope at Palm Sunday: Jesus doesn’t listen to the prayers of those who wage war

Mass on Palm Sunday

30/03/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

As Jesus walks the Way of the Cross, we place ourselves behind him, following in his footsteps. As we walk with him, we contemplate his passion for the sake of humanity, his broken heart, and his life as a gift of love.

We turn our gaze to Jesus, who reveals himself as King of Peace, even as war looms around him… Read more »

Pope at Mass in Monaco: You are called to bear witness to living in peace

Holy Mass, Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV to the Principality of Monaco

28/03/2026   Louis II Stadium

Homily of Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters,

The Gospel we have heard (cf. Jn 11:45–57) recounts the cruel sentence issued against Jesus; it tells us of the day when the members of the Sanhedrin “planned to put him to death” (v. 53).  Why does this happen to him?  It is because he raised Lazarus from the dead, restoring life to his friend, at whose tomb he had wept, sharing in the grief of Martha and Mary… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Church’s hierarchy born from Christ to proclaim Gospel

25/03/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Catechesis. The Documents of Vatican Council II. II. Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium. 5. On the foundation of the Apostles. The Church in her hierarchical dimension”

Message of Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!

We will continue our catecheses on the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, commenting on the Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium on the Church (LG)… Read more »

The Pope during the Angelus: Like Lazarus, may we hear the Lord’s call to new life

23/03/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Message by Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, the liturgy proclaims the Gospel of the raising of Lazarus (cf. Jn 11:1-45).

In the Lenten journey, this is a sign that speaks of Christ’s victory over death and of the gift of eternal life, which we receive through Baptism (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1265)… Read more »

Pope convokes Presidents of Bishops’ Conferences for meeting on families

19/03/2026

Photo: Vatican Media

Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia

Dear brothers and sisters,

On 19 March 2016, Pope Francis offered the universal Church a luminous message of hope regarding conjugal love and family life, which was the fruit of three years of synodal discernment enriched by the Jubilee Year of Mercy: the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia… Read more »

Pope Leo XIV: Protecting minors is essential for life of the Church

Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

16/03/2026   Consistory Hall, the Vatican

Photo; Vatican Media Address of Pope Leo XIV

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters,

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Peace be with you.

I am pleased to greet all of you today as you gather for your Plenary Assembly. In a particular way, I thank the new President —still new — Archbishop Thibault Verny, President of the Commission, for his leadership and dedication… Read more »

Pope at Angelus: Faith opens our eyes to suffering humanity

15/03/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Message of Pope Leo XIV

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

The Gospel reading for the Fourth Sunday of Lent narrates the healing of a man blind from birth (cf. Jn 9:1–41). Through the symbolism of this account, John the Evangelist speaks to us of the mystery of salvation: while we were in darkness, while humanity walked in gloom (cf. Is 9:2), God sent his Son as the light of the world, to open the eyes of the blind and illuminate our lives… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Church is prophecy of peace and unity with space for all

11/03/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!

Continuing in our reflection on the Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium (LG), today we will look at the second chapter, dedicated to the People of God.

God, who created the world and humanity, and who wishes to save every man, carries out his work of salvation in history, choosing a real people and dwelling among them… Read more »

Never underestimate violence against women, report it without fear – Pope Leo XIV

08/03/2026

Photo: Ian Noel Pace – Archdiocese of Malta

Pope Leo XIV responds to a reader of the monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro who denounces femicides and calls for an alliance between schools and Church to promote “a culture of respect” among young people.

Pope Leo responded to a reader’s question in this month’s edition of the magazine Piazza San Pietro, made public on March 8, International Women’s Day… Read more »