Celebrating the vigil Mass for the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Leo gave the Catholics what he described as “resolutions” to work on this Advent: building bridges with other Catholics, other Christians and other believers in God.

Pope Leo XIV called for humanity to “walk together” and to take part in peace building efforts, as he celebrated his first Mass overseas since becoming pontiff in May. Addressing a congregation of thousands from more than 70 countries at an arena in Istanbul,

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Pope Leo travelled early this morning to the 18th-century monastery in the mountainous region 25 miles north of Beirut, and as he passed through many villages, thousands of Lebanese turned out to greet him and receive his blessing, huddled under umbrellas because of the heavy rain.

A pontiff who listens more than he speaks, the 70-year-old Chicagoan is positioning himself as an antidote to an era of towering egos.

Pope Leo XIV has made his first visit to a mosque since his election, and while he removed his shoes as a sign of respect, he did not appear to pray.

Pope Leo XIV’s first words as pope on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica May 8, 2025, began with the same sentence every Catholic hears at Mass each Sunday: “Peace be with [all of] you!” Ordinary. Familiar. Both recognizable and relatable to every Catholic man and woman worldwide.