Key dates on the agenda of the pope and Vatican for 2026
Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile in St. Peter’s Square in October 2025. Credit: Vatican Media Jan 1, 2026 / 07:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV is preparing for…
Pope Leo XIV urges prayers for peace in bloodied nations and wounded families
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for recitation of the Angelus on Jan. 1, 2026. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 1, 2026…
Leo XIV: The world is saved by welcoming all without fear
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on January 1, 2026. / Vatican Media Vatican City, Jan 1, 2026 / 07:05 am (CNA). Pope Leo…
How to obtain a plenary indulgence for the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026
Credit: Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock Dec 31, 2025 / 16:00 pm (CNA). On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and the first day of 2026, the Catholic Church offers the opportunity to obtain…
Pope Leo XIV on New Year’s Eve: The future is in God’s hands
Pope Leo XIV presides over first vespers (evening prayer) in St. Peter’s Basilica in anticipation of the Jan. 1 solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Dec. 31, 2025. Credit:…
Pope Leo XIV ends 2025 urging Catholics to examine conscience and entrust new year to God
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered for his Wednesday general audience on Dec. 31, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media Dec 31, 2025 /…
More than 3 million people attended Vatican audiences and ceremonies in 2025
Aerial view of St. Peter’s Square filled with thousands of mourners including clergy and dignitaries gathered for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass under a clear blue sky on April 26, 2025,…
Pope Leo XIV warns against gambling, which ‘ruins many families’
Credit: Zolnierek/Shutterstock Dec 30, 2025 / 10:45 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV warned about the danger that gambling poses to many families during a Dec. 29 audience with members of…
PHOTOS: Unforgettable moments from the 2025 papal transition
The coffin of Pope Francis rests before the altar at the funeral Mass on St. Peter’s Square, April 26, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Dec 30, 2025 /…
Pope Leo XIV sends 3 truckloads of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 28, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 28,…
Pope Leo XIV urges families to keep the flame of love alive
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 28, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec…
Pope Leo XIV: Christians have no enemies, only brothers and sisters
Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on Dec. 26, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec…