Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness

During a vigil held at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium, the pontiff answered several direct, profound, and heart-wrenching questions from young people.

13,000 gather at Knock in Ireland for largest Catholic rally since papal visit

Busloads of people from across Ireland converged on Knock on Saturday for the 41st All Ireland Rosary, with crowds exceeding last year's attendance.

Church in Mexico: 'Enjoy the World Cup without losing sight of what's truly important'

The Archdiocese of Mexico pointed out the positive benefits of watching the championship but emphasized that both during and after the World Cup, people should prioritize relationships.

Church in the Philippines rallies aid after Mindanao earthquake

As the death toll from the June 8 Mindanao earthquake climbs, Catholic bishops across the Philippines are urging the faithful to give to relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Pope Leo XIV: Fragility in old age can teach our efficiency-obsessed world

The pontiff, who is traveling in Spain, sent a letter to be read at a Vatican symposium on the elderly.

Refusing to inherit hatred and war: Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican

Forty teenagers from war-torn countries recently took part in the Project Oxygen Teen Peace Summit.

Pope Leo entrusts his pontificate to Our Lady of Montserrat: May she 'guide us to Jesus'

After visiting a prison, Pope Leo headed to the Abbey of Montserrat northwest of Barcelona and nestled among towering rock formations that resemble sculpted figures of animals or objects.

Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain's Christian heritage

The origin of the gifting of a golden rose is unknown, but it is considered one of the oldest papal traditions dating back to 1096.

Pope Leo scores goal for the Gospel at soccer stadium

The faithful of the Archdiocese of Madrid, together with the dioceses of Alcalá de Henares and Getafe, welcomed Leo with a euphoria comparable to that of a decisive goal in a World Cup final.

Pope Leo XIV builds on teachings of prior pontiffs with apology for slavery, Church's role

The Holy Father explained that, in antiquity and the Middle Ages, Catholic individuals and some ecclesiastical institutions participated in slavery as he apologized for the Catholic Church's role.