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Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the Mass and Installation on the Roman Cathedra

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On May 25, 2025, Pope Leo XIV was formally installed on the cathedra of the Diocese of Rome at a Mass in St. John Lateran Basilica. In his homily, he said that "communion is built primarily 'on our knees,' through prayer and constant commitment to conversion."

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at the Inaugural Mass

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On May 18, 2025, Pope Leo XIV inaugurated his pontificate with Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square. In his homily, he said, "I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy, walking with you on the path of God’s love, for he wants us all to be united in one family."

Address of Pope Leo XIV to Members of the Diplomatic Corps

Friday, May 16, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On Wednesday, May 16, 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the Holy See's diplomatic corps, focusing on the pillars of peace, justice, and truth.

Address of Pope Leo XIV to Participants in the Jubilee of Oriental Churches

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed individuals participating in the Jubilee of Oriental Churches.

Address of Pope Leo XIV to Representatives of the Media

Monday, May 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On Monday May 12, 2025, Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the media who had covered the Interregnum and the Conclave. He said that "Peace begins with each one of us: in the way we look at others, listen to others and speak about others. In this sense, the way we communicate is of fundamental importance: we must say 'no' to the war of words and images, we must reject the paradigm of war."

Pope Leo XIV’s First Regina Caeli Address

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On Sunday, May 11, Pope Leo XIV gave his first address during the Regina Caeli prayer. He spoke about praying for vocations, "especially those to the priesthood and consecrated life." 

Homily of Pope Leo XIV at Holy Mass with the Cardinal electors

Friday, May 9, 2025

Pope Leo XIV

On May 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass with the Cardinal electors in the Sistine Chapel. In his homily, he said that "Peter, in his response ['You are the Christ, the Son of the living God' (Matthew 16:16)], understands both of these things: the gift of God and the path to follow in order to allow himself to be changed by that gift."

Habemus Papam! Welcome Pope Leo XIV!

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Salt + Light Media

We joyfully welcome our new Holy Father Pope Leo XIV. If you'd like to learn more, here's a brief biography.

Homily for the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re

On May 7, 2025, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the Mass Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice, "For the Election of the Roman Pontiff," in St. Peter's Basilica.

Is a real Conclave so political?

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Matthew Neugebauer

Popular depictions of Conclaves often show a political drama with lots of maneuvering and intrigue. At heart, it's also a deeply synodal act of spiritual discernment. How can we reconcile these two diverging perspectives on papal elections?

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