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Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV Urges Unity in the Canary Islands Church
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday met with bishops, priests, deacons, religious, seminarians, and pastoral workers at St. Anne's Cathedral in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This meeting occurred during the penultimate stop of his A…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Visits Basilica of Sagrada Família
Pope Leo XIV recently visited Barcelona, Spain, where he participated in several significant events at the Basilica of the Sagrada Família. One of the notable moments included praying before the Blessed Sacrament, a ges…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Visits Spain’s Parliament
Pope Leo XIV made a significant visit to Spain’s Parliament, underscoring his commitment to addressing critical issues within the Church while promoting compassion and unity. As part of his itinerary, the Pope held a po…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Addresses Spanish Bishops on Unity
Pope Leo XIV reminded the Bishops of Spain that the Church's strength derives not from its resources, but from the holiness of its members. This assertion was made during a meeting at the headquarters of the Spanish Epi…
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Pope Leo XIV's Open-Air Mass in Madrid — 7 June 2026
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Madrid — Sunday 7 June 2026 Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Holy Mass in Madrid on Sunday 7 June 2026, the spiritual centrepiece of his visit to the Spanish capital. The Mass began at…
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Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona: Sagrada Família, Montserrat and the Tower of Jesus Christ — 9–10 June 2026
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona — 9–10 June 2026 Pope Leo XIV arrives in Barcelona on Tuesday 9 June 2026, continuing his apostolic journey to Spain after four days in Madrid. The two days in Catalonia include a prayer vigil…
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Pope Leo XIV in the Canary Islands: Gran Canaria and Tenerife — 11–12 June 2026
Pope Leo XIV in the Canary Islands — 11–12 June 2026 The final leg of Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to Spain brings him to the Canary Islands — the archipelago that has become the main maritime entry point into Europ…
Pope LeoPope Leo Emphasizes Faith as a School in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV delivered a significant homily during the Corpus Christi Mass held in Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid. He challenged the understanding of religiosity, urging that it should not lead to private introspection nor be…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Begins Six-Day Visit to Madrid
Pope Leo XIV commenced a six-day visit to Madrid, Spain, today, where he engaged in several significant events, including a visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid and a prayer vigil with young people at Plaza de Lima. Duri…
Pope LeoPope Leo Emphasizes Youth Engagement in Madrid
Young people played a central role on the first day of Pope Leo's visit to Madrid, Spain. His itinerary included a visit to Cedia 24 Horas, a Caritas Madrid social project, where young volunteers provided support to the…
Pope FrancisInclusive Governance in a Synodal Church Event Concludes
The Inclusive Governance in a Synodal Church Symposium concluded at the Australian Catholic University’s (ACU) Rome Campus. In an interview with Vatican News, Professor Susan Pascoe, who organized the symposium, highlig…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Announces Consistory Sessions in June
Pope Leo XIV convened Consistory Sessions in Vatican City on June 26 and 27. These sessions served as important gatherings for cardinals to address various aspects of church matters. During the Consistory, the first ses…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV's Encyclical Aims to Guide AI Development
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ provides significant anthropological insights for AI developers, particularly framed by Taylor Black, Microsoft’s Director of AI and Venture Ecosystems. This engagement in…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Launches Agrivoltaic Initiative in Vatican
The "Fratello Sole" Foundation was established as part of Pope Leo XIV's vision of transitioning toward sustainable development, according to a Chirograph dated June 1, 2026. This foundation aims to enhance energy produ…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Encourages Scouts to Deepen Faith
Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholic scouts and guides to strengthen their commitment to faith and service during an audience with members of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association (AGESCI Europa) in t…