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The Pope sings of love and the purity of the soul in the Assumption of Mary

León XIV has returned to Castelgandolfo to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The glorification of Mary in soul and body teaches us that our true beauty lies in showing, even in our flesh, the signs of love that has no end, he stated in a beautiful homily.
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The Pope blesses the lambs for the palliums.

3 focuses of the Pope: humanity of Christ, lambs for palliums and compassion

The revelation of God through the humanity of Jesus Christ, the lambs on the occasion of St. Agnes, for the palliums of the new archbishops, and the image of the Good Samaritan compassionate to the sick, are three focuses of Pope Leo's heart.  

Omnes Editorial Staff

22 Jan 2026

The Pope greets Kiko Argüello, co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way.

Pope receives the Neocatechumenal Way in a decisive encounter

Leo XIV thanked them for their service and “valuable contribution to the life of the Church”, but also warned of some risks to be avoided.

OSV / Omnes

20 Jan 2026

Congolese families in Goma.

The Pope: 5 themes to pray these days

Pope Leo XIV encouraged us to pray in the Angelus this Sunday for 3 themes, to which 2 of these days are added. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, until the 25th, and some African countries stand out.  

Francisco Otamendi

18 Jan 2026

Chris Pratt with the Pope

Chris Pratt prepares a documentary on St. Peter's tomb

In the heat of December, Christmas and Epiphany, perhaps it has gone unnoticed the Pope's audience with American actor Chris Pratt. “What an extraordinary honor, Pope Leo XIV! Thank you for inviting me,” wrote Chris Pratt, who is working on a documentary about the tomb of St. Peter, and premieres Mercy on January 23.

Francisco Otamendi

17 Jan 2026

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“God speaks to us, he calls us to be his friends,” Pope invites

At today's general audience, Leo XIV delved into the Constitution “Dei Verbum” of the Second Vatican Council. The Pope pointed out that “we are called to speak with God, to be his friends”.

Francisco Otamendi

14 Jan 2026

Pope baptizes a child on January 11, 2026.

Pope baptizes newborns and asks for prayers for Iran, Syria and Ukraine

On the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, on which the Pope baptized several newborn babies, Leo XIV renewed our Baptism, the sacrament that makes us Christians, freeing us from sin and transforming us into children of God. He also asked for prayers for Iran and Syria, and for Ukraine.  

Omnes Editorial Staff

11 Jan 2026

Pope Leo XIV accesses the digital reading of the Holy Shroud of Turin.

The Holy Shroud of Turin, on cell phones all over the world, with “Avvolti”.”

The Holy Shroud as never seen before. Pope Leo XIV was the first, on January 9, to participate in the experience of reading, digital vision and tour of the Shroud of Turin (Italy), created by “Avvolti” (wrapped). The program was presented to him by the pontifical custodian of the Shroud, Cardinal Roberto Repole, Archbishop of Turin. Everybody can do it now.  

Omnes Editorial Staff

11 Jan 2026

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Cardinal Koovakad: “We must overcome hatred in the name of religion”.”

Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, reflects on the state of interfaith relations in light of the Jubilee that has just concluded, Pope Leo XIV's recent trip to Turkey, and the 60th anniversary of the declaration Nostra Aetate.

Giovanni Tridente

10 Jan 2026

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Pope Leo XIV with cardinals at the consistory of January 2026.

11 behind-the-scenes features of the first consistory of Pope Leo XIV

After an intense day of round tables, the cardinals, with their batteries low but very satisfied, concluded the first historical extraordinary consistory convoked by Pope Leo XIV in a spirit of fraternity, with the feeling of knowing each other better and affirming that they had “discovered” the Pope. See here a behind-the-scenes summary of the consistory.

OSV / Omnes

10 Jan 2026

The Pope during the Consistory of Cardinals in January 2026.

15 thoughts on the restriction of human rights and freedoms denounced by the Pope

In a dense speech to the Diplomatic Corps, which we summarize in 15 points, Pope Leo XIV today denounced the “short-circuiting of human rights” in the world, against the freedoms of expression, conscience, religion, and the persecution and discrimination of Christians. And he firmly rejected the “so-called right to safe abortion”, surrogacy and euthanasia, in order to defend the family.

Francisco Otamendi

9 Jan 2026

Pope's Travels

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Holywins: una alternativa alegre y católica a Halloween

Omnes Editorial Staff

pensamiento político san agustín

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Santiago Leyra Curiá

Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima, 2017

Miracles of the Virgin Mary and nature: 'the sun danced', snowfalls, flowers…

Francisco Otamendi

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