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Jan 7, 2026 · A day after closing out the 2025 Holy Year, Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday opened a new phase of his pontificate by gathering the world's cardinals to Rome and indicating some …

Jan 7, 2026 · Pope Leo convenes cardinals, signals reforms ahead now that the Holy Year is over Pope Leo XIV has opened a new phase of his pontificate by gathering the world’s cardinals in …

5 days ago · Pope Leo XIV warns global order is eroding, urges respect for Venezuela, condemns war, abortion, surrogacy, and shrinking freedom of expression in his first major Vatican address.

6 days ago · Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church's first ever American leader, appears to signal a more inclusive leadership style than his predecessor.

Dec 22, 2025 · These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News. …

Follow U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV and key events from the Vatican that are shaping the Catholic Church.

Feb 24, 2025 · On Sunday morning, the Vatican reported the Pope remained in critical condition but has not had any “further respiratory crises.” The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church …

Pope Francis remained in a critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old …