Vatican News – English
Pope receives Lithuanian Prime Minister at the Vatican
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- Pope receives Lithuanian Prime Minister at the Vatican
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- 0:38
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- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė in the Apostolic Palace. She then meets with the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations to discuss international issues, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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- Pope: Only united in love can we overcome the constant threats of war
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- 1:11
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- 6 months ago
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- In a speech to the members of the Italian Military Ordinariate, Pope Leo emphasizes the importance of memory and of being at the service of those in need.
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- Pope meets with bishops from Nigeria
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- This morning, Pope Leo met with bishops from Nigeria in the Apostolic Palace during their “ad Limina Apostolorum” visit.
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- Cardinal Cupich: 'We must embrace principles to avoid wars'
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, reacts to attacks on Iran in a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News and warns against military escalation.
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- Interview with Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago
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- 13:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican Media, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, reflects on the dramatic events abroad, the climate in the United States, and Pope Leo XIV's commitment to peace.
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- March 04 2026, General Audience - Pope Leo XIV ASL
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- 1:06:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father’s General Audience
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- Pope receives advanced telehealth device for children‘s healthcare
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The “Patrons of the World's Children Hospital” donate a TELADOC LITE telemedicine system to Pope Leo XIV for paediatric care for children in need.
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- Pope at Audience: The Church's humanity and divinity are in harmony
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continues reflecting on 'Lumen gentium,' suggesting there is no opposition between the human and divine dimensions of the Church, and reminding that the Church is not some ideal apart but that of Christ throughout history.
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- Reflection from Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- "Jesus calls you to be witnesses of communion, builders of bridges and sowers of trust in a world often marked by division and suspicion. Do not be afraid, then, to show that you are Christians, to live the Gospel with enthusiasm, and to share the joy that springs from encountering the Lord. Always remember the following words, and be courageous in bringing their meaning to others: 'In every situation of our life, we will experience that we are never alone, for as children we are always loved, forgiven and encouraged by God.'"
(Video message of the Holy Father Leo XIV to the young people gathered in front of the Cathedral of Košice - November 8, 2025)
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- Pope Leo XIV: Theology serves to move the Church's mission forward
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo addresses Italian theologians from the Theological Faculty of Puglia and the Theological Institute of Calabria and insists that theology must work to proclaim the Gospel, deepen the mystery of the faith, and resist the temptation to turn backward.
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- Pope to Rome parish: Bind wounds of neighborhood in goodness
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo XIV visits the Ascension of the Lord Parish in eastern Rome, and encourages residents in the suburban neighborhood to be a leaven of goodness in the midst of frailty and criminality.
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- March 01, 2026 Angelus prayer- Pope Leo XIV ASL
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- 19:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From St. Peter’s Square, recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope Leo XIV
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- Pope on Iran: Peace not built with mutual threats or death-dealing arms
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace, as violence escalates in the Middle East after the US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran.
“May diplomacy recover its role, and may the good of peoples be promoted, peoples who long for peaceful coexistence founded on justice,” he said. “And let us continue to pray for peace.”
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- Pope: Life becomes disordered without relationship with God
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo XIV warns against thinking we can set aside God as he meets with seminarians from Spain, repeating a line from G.K. Chesterton: "Take away the supernatural, and what remains is the unnatural."
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- “We encounter Christ in the Church, that is, in the communion of those who sincerely seek him. The Lord himself gathers us together to form a community, not just any community, but a community of believers who support one another. How much the world needs missionaries of the Gospel who are witnesses of justice and peace! How much the future needs men and women who are witnesses of hope!”
(Prayer Vigil at Jubilee of Youth - August 2, 2025)
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
"One must question whether global commitments for sustainable development have been cast aside when we see in our global human family that so many children still live in extreme poverty, suffer abuse and are forcibly displaced, not to mention that they lack proper education and are isolated or separated from their families."
(Address to Steering Committee of the Initiative "From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children, February 5, 2026)
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
"If you truly want to encounter the Risen Lord, then listen to His word, which is the Gospel of salvation. Reflect on your way of living, and seek justice in order to build a more humane world. Serve the poor, and so bear witness to the good that we would always like to receive from our neighbours. Be united with Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, the source of eternal life. Study, work, and love according to the example of Jesus, the good Teacher who always walks beside us."
(Prayer Vigil at Jubilee of Youth, August 2, 2025)
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
"Faced with this tragic situation [of the war in Ukraine], the Holy See strongly reiterates the pressing need for an immediate ceasefire, and for dialogue motivated by a sincere search for ways leading to peace. I make an urgent appeal to the international community not to waver in its commitment to pursuing just and lasting solutions that will protect the most vulnerable and restore hope to the afflicted peoples."
(Address to Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, January 9, 2026)
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- Reflection from Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Reflection from Pope Leo XIV
"For consecrated men and women, as well as for truly committed Christian laypeople, [a family spirit] arises first and foremost from their encounter with God, from the Eucharist, from prayer, from adoration, from listening to the Word and from the celebration of the Sacraments. From there, from the altar and the tabernacle, this spirit grows in our hearts, filling them with those feelings of communion and affection, of solicitude and patient closeness, which must always distinguish us and which makes us a reflection of God’s love in the world."
(Address to Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, February 21, 2026)
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- February 22, 2026 Angelus prayer- Pope Leo XIV ASL
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- 17:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From St. Peter’s Square, recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope Leo XIV
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- Pope Leo: Peace is urgently needed, requiring responsible decisions
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- After the Angelus prayer, the Pope strongly renewed his appeal for the silencing of arms and the cessation of bombings. "A ceasefire must be reached without delay, and dialogue must be strengthened," said the Pope, marking four years since the start of the war against Ukraine.
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- February 22, 2026 Angelus prayer - Pope Leo XIV
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- 17:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From Saint Peter’s Square, recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope Leo XIV
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- Pope to religious: Be a reflection of God’s love in the world
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo encourages the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles to continue their mission in difficult regions across the globe and amongst those most in need.
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- "The common good — one of the fundamental principles of the Church’s social teaching — risks remaining an abstract and irrelevant notion if we do not recognize that it is rooted in the fostering of close relationships between people and bonds between members of society. This is the ground upon which a democratic culture can grow, one that encourages participation and is capable of uniting efficiency, solidarity and justice. We need to rediscover the fundamental attitude of care as support and closeness to others, not only because someone is in need or is sick, but because they experience vulnerability, the vulnerability that is common to all human beings."
(Address to the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life - February 16, 2026)
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- Pope to Rome priests: Rekindle the faith, urgent to proclaim Christ's promises
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo XIV invites priests of Diocese of Rome to rekindle their gift of the faith, proclaim the Gospel, be close to families and young people, and support one another in priestly fraternity, especially young priests who may feel overwhelmed.
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- Pope to Oriental Orthodox priests, monks: Differences are a mosaic of our shared Christian heritage
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- During his audience with the participants in the Study Visit of young priests and monks from the Eastern Orthodox Churches on February 5, the Pope explained that the "historic and cultural differences in our Churches represent a wonderful mosaic of our shared Christian heritage."
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- Pope Leo's February prayer intention
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- We continue to keep Pope Leo's February prayer intention for children with incurable illnesses in our hearts and minds.
Let's #PrayTogether at https://www.popesprayer.va/praywiththepope/
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- The first encounter between Pope Leo XIV and Noel Díaz
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- 11:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Pope grants an audience to the founder of ESNE
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- Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's Mass on Ash Wednesday
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Highlights of Pope Leo XIV's Mass on Ash Wednesday at Rome’s Basilica of Saint Sabina.
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- February 18, 2026 General Audience - Pope Leo XIV ASL
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- 1:03:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father’s General Audience
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- February 18, 2026 General Audience - Pope Leo XIV
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- 1:03:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father’s General Audience
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- Pope Leo invites Christians to a true conversion of heart this Lent
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As Ash Wednesday opens the Lenten season, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Lord may grant Christians the gift of a true conversion of heart, speaking at the Wednesday General Audience.
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- Pope at Audience: The Church is the mystery made perceptible
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution 'Lumen gentium,' emphasizing that the Church 'is the mystery made perceptible' and is a sign of reconciliation in the midst of a fragmented humanity.
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- Good Friday collection for the Holy Land is a concrete sign of communion and hope
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Custos of the Holy Land issues a letter calling the annual Good Friday collection “a concrete sign of communion with the Church of Jerusalem” in the midst of undeniably difficult times.
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- Reflection by Pope Leo XIV
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- “In a world scarred by conflicts, which consume enormous economic, technological and organizational resources in the production of arms and other types of military equipment, it has never been more important to dedicate time, people and expertise to safeguarding life and health.”
(Address to the participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life - February 16, 2026)
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- Press Conference, February 17 2026
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- 1:06:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From the Holy See Press Office, Press Conference to present “Healthcare for all: Sustainability and equity,” an international
workshop organized by the Pontifical Academy for Life, to be held in Rome on February 16-17, 2026, at the Patristic Institute Augustinianum.
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- Pope: War is gravest attack possible against life and public health
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo XIV addresses participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and underlines the importance of promoting health in a world consumed by conflict.
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- February 15, 2026 Angelus prayer- Pope Leo XIV ASL
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- 17:06
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope to young people: "You are that hope"
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Pope met with children and young people in the courtyard of the Parish of St. Mary Queen of Peace.
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- Pope's first parish visit: Ostia must not resign itself to culture of abuse
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- The Pope travels to the Roman seaside district of Ostia to visit the Parish of St. Mary Queen of Peace and meet with children, young people, and elderly. During Mass, he stresses that the sign of an authentic Christian community is when 'welcome' is more than a word, but “a spirit—opening the door to everyone.”
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- Pope Leo at the Angelus: True righteousness demands great love
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- In his Angelus reflections on the Sunday Gospel, Pope Leo explains how the Gospel teaches us that we must love greatly for true righteousness.
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- February 15, 2026 Angelus prayer- Pope Leo XIV
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- 17:06
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From Saint Peter’s Square, recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope Leo XIV
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- Pope: Christian faith is lived in charity, adapted to contemporary needs
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo XIV invites Christians to live out our faith in a spirit of service and humility, nourished by the Sacraments, especially Sunday Mass and Confession.
Meeting Saturday with members of the National Confederation of the Misericordie of Italy, he said, “Aim to grow in spirit and to serve with joy and simplicity, avoiding all logic of power, devoted to the praise of God and to the good of those whom the Lord places along your path.”
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- Pope Leo meets with Roman police officers
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Meeting with Roman police officers, Pope Leo said he was happy to meet those “who work to maintain order and security in the metropolitan area of Rome and in the surrounding province."
Though the recent Jubilee Year was particularly demanding, the Pope shared his joy that the Carabinieri were able to have an enriching experience both personally and professionally.
“Indeed, it has been so for all of us who live in Rome: the witness of so many pilgrims has strengthened and uplifted us," he said.
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- Pope Leo's February intention
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Pope Leo's prayer intention for February: For children with incurable diseases
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- Elettra Marconi: Radio remains the most reliable medium
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- 8:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- ‘All my affection and gratitude.’ Those are Princess Elettra Marconi's words on the 95th anniversary of Vatican Radio, inaugurated by her father Guglielmo on 12 February 1931 at the invitation of Pope Pius XI.
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- February 11, 2026 General Audience - Pope Leo XIV ASL
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- 1:06:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From Paul VI Hall, the Holy Father’s General Audience
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- Pope Leo prays at Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- On this World Day of the Sick and feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV welcomed a group of sick people to the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens.
“This is a very beautiful day", the Pope said, "that reminds us of the closeness of Mary, our mother, who always accompanies us and teaches us so much: what suffering means, what love means, and what it means to entrust our life into the hands of the Lord.”
Before imparting his Apostolic Blessing, Pope Leo XIV prayed to the Lord to bless all who are sick, today and always, as well as all doctors, nurses, and others, who accompany them.
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- Pope Leo on Dei Verbum
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- "Dear brothers and sisters, in our catechesis on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum, today we considered the profound and vital connection between the Word of God and the Church. Sacred Scripture, which has been entrusted to the Church and is guarded by her, reveals its meaning and manifests its strength in the life and faith of the Church, above all in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. For this reason, the Church continually meditates upon and interprets Scripture because it is the means by which we come to know the incarnate living Word of God who is Jesus Christ. Indeed, praying with Scripture opens the door for an intimate relationship with God who through these sacred writings invites us into conversation with him. As Saint Jerome rightly points out, ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of God. With this in mind, I encourage you to read and contemplate the inspired word of God daily. May the Word of God nourish our hearts and minds and lead us to the fullness of life."
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- February 11, 2026 General Audience - Pope Leo XIV
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- 1:06:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- From Paul VI Hall, the Holy Father’s General Audience.

