Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to ...

You have called me to carry that cross, and to be blessed with that mission, and I know I can rely on each and every one of you to walk with me,” the new pontiff said.

During his first homily, Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption during his first Mass as pontiff.

This is the full text of the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing given by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican after his election May 8, 2025.

The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after ...