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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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Francisco Otamendi

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heart beats

Leo XIV: «The heart of Jesus beats for every man and woman.”

After celebrating Mass for Mary, Mother of God, in the basilica, he blessed the faithful gathered in the square from the window of the papal apartment.

Omnes Editorial Staff

1 Jan 2026

moments 2025

The Pope highlights the three most important moments of 2025

Before the final countdown to the new year, Christians should take a moment to remember all of God's blessings from the past year and reflect honestly on how they responded to those graces, said Pope Leo XIV.

OSV / Omnes

31 Dec 2025

Adoration of the Trinity, Albrecht Dürer.

Why Christians pray the Te Deum on December 31

Pope ‘Te Deum is one of the oldest hymns in the Christian tradition, which the Pope, now Leo XIV, will sing solemnly and publicly in St. Peter's on December 31, in thanksgiving. Its name comes from its first words: Te Deum laudamus (We praise you, God). Since the early centuries, the Church has prayed it in praise and gratitude to God.

Francisco Otamendi

31 Dec 2025

favorite movies

An Analysis on Pope Leo XIV’s 4 Favourite Films

Pope Leo XIV highlights four classic films that celebrate human dignity, proposing love, family sacrifice, and responsibility toward others as the definitive ways to find meaning in life.

Bryan Lawrence Gonsalves

30 Dec 2025

Cardinal Krakewski in Ukraine.

The Pope's ‘Robin Hood’: the work of Konrad Krajewski, Leo XIV's almsgiver

Giuseppe with new shoes or hundreds of Ukrainians waiting in Zaporizhia (Ukraine) at 5 a.m. for something to eat. Sister Renata Jurczak, or the homeless in the free clinics under the colonnade of St. Peter's. They are witnesses to the work of the Apostolic Almonry, with the Pope's ‘Robin Hood' (Cardinal Krajewski), ten missions already in Ukraine.

Francisco Otamendi

30 Dec 2025

Relatives of people killed in the war in Ukraine.

Families suffering in wars, close to the Pope's heart

On Holy Family Sunday, the last Sunday of 2025, the Pope prayed during the Angelus for families suffering because of war, for children, the elderly, and the most vulnerable, and also for peace. “Let us entrust ourselves together to the intercession of the Holy Family of Nazareth,” he invited.  

Omnes Editorial Staff

28 Dec 2025

Enrique Shaw, Argentine businessman.

Enrique Shaw: the Vatican confirms that it is possible to be a holy businessman

On the 18th of this month, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of an Argentine layman, the now venerable Enrique Ernesto Shaw, clearing the way for his beatification.

OSV / Omnes

26 Dec 2025

indifference

Leo XIV: «Let us not be overcome by indifference toward those who suffer, for God is not indifferent to our miseries.»

During Christmas Mass and the "urbi et orbi" blessing, the Pope emphasizes the fascination with the Child Jesus. moves you toward devotion to others. 

Javier García Herrería

25 Dec 2025

Christmas Eve Mass

Full house at Christmas Eve Mass in San Pedro

More than 5,000 people were unable to enter and watched the ceremony on screens in St. Peter's Square.

Omnes Editorial Staff

25 Dec 2025

Church canon law

Mission, communion, and holiness: the vision of the Church in canon law

During his first Christmas address to the Roman Curia on December 22, 2025, Pope Leo XIV presented two inseparable realities that guide ecclesial life: mission and communion.

Gonzalo Meza

23 Dec 2025

Pope's Travels

It's happening...

Holywins: una alternativa alegre y católica a Halloween

Omnes Editorial Staff

pensamiento político san agustín

¿Cuál es el pensamiento político de san Agustín?

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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