The Latest Breaking News from Leo XIV

Pope’s Gesture While Greeting People Stuns, For Better Or Worse: “Not Immune To This”

“It’s nice that the pope wants to make the kids happy,” wrote one user.

Bored Panda · Jun 10

Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada Família’s final tower

As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plans

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Hegseth's Mormon diss busts a MAGA myth

Christian nationalism isn't just immoral — it's incoherent

Salon · Jun 10

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

The Independent UK · Jun 10

US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's what that means

Catholic bishops from across the U.S. come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Pope blesses Barcelona's Sagrada Familia’s Jesus Christ tower

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed the Sagrada Familia's soaring central Jesus Christ tower in Barcelona and celebrated Mass inside what is now the world's tallest church. The pope's visit during a week-long trip to Spain coincided with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi's death.

France 24 · Jun 10

Pope Leo draws 40,000 at Barcelona vigil

The Pope has been greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of 40,000 as he spoke Spanish and Catalan during a prayer vigil at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium.

AAP · Jun 10

Catalonia's famed human tower climbers greet Pope Leo in Barcelona

A group of more than 130 people in Barcelona gave a unique welcome to Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday night by forming a human tower

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Pope warns of growing mental health crisis, domestic violence at Barcelona vigil

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged greater attention to mental health after hearing emotional testimonies from young people at a prayer vigil in Barcelona, including a woman who described surviving a suicide attempt. He called on public health systems to address the "invisible and widespread malaise" of depression and warned…

France 24 · Jun 9

Pope's youth rally in Spain gets raw, with frank discussion of depression and domestic violence

Pope Leo XIV is presiding over a youth rally in Barcelona

The Independent UK · Jun 9