The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, has shed light on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s name choice, describing it as a clear reference to the Church’s social teaching in the modern age. Bruni noted that the name Leo XIV is a deliberate nod to Pope […]

The Holy See has announced that the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV will be held in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, at 10:00 AM Rome time. The Mass marks the beginning of the Pope’s pontificate and is a significant event in the Catholic Church. In the lead-up […]

In his inaugural homily, Pope Leo XIV quoted St. Ignatius of Antioch, saying, “To move aside so that Christ may remain” is an indispensable commitment for all those in the Church who exercise a ministry of authority. The Pope emphasized the importance of humility in Church leadership, encouraging leaders to […]

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The announcement was made by Cardinal Dominique Mamberti from the Loggia of Blessings with the traditional phrase “Habemus Papam,” meaning “We have a Pope.” The election process involved a series of intricate rituals and […]