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Pope Francis has died at the age of [--] in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Pope's death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, who said that Francis had "returned to the house of the Father" at 7:35 am. Tributes and reflections are being shared on social media, highlighting his legacy of peace, unity, and care for the environment.

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"Pope Leo's prayer intention for February: For children with incurable diseases"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:32Z 728.3K followers, 18.1K engagements

"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday April [--] [----] at the age of [--] at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta"
X Link 2025-04-21T07:56Z 728.3K followers, 43M engagements

"The theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be 'I will never forget you' (Is 49:15). https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/vatican-announces-theme-for-world-day-grandparent-elderly-day.htmlfbclid=IwY2xjawP4E2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_Fzydm5fob9oxOoph8RJy9pu7ETTeaB7V_6LgFG4xcVbwPm8enaonnFIeEk_aem_BxVxxJu9HxG5IWg7GCC5WA"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:35Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"The Holy See's Permanent Observer to the Organisation of American States reflects on democracy human rights security and development. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/cruz-serrano-organisation-american-states-multilateral-dialogue.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/cruz-serrano-organisation-american-states-multilateral-dialogue.html"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:59Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"The Roman parish of Santa Maria Regina Pacis in Ostia Lido will be the first to receive a pastoral visit from Pope Leo XIV marking a special moment for the local Catholic community. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-to-make-first-pastoral-visit-to-local-parish-in-ostia.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-to-make-first-pastoral-visit-to-local-parish-in-ostia.html"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:32Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Nina Benedikta Krapi an official of the Dicastery for Communication as Deputy Director of the Holy See Press Office. She replaces Cristiane Murray. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/sister-nina-krapic-appointed-new-deputy-director-of-the-holy-see.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/sister-nina-krapic-appointed-new-deputy-director-of-the-holy-see.html"
X Link 2026-02-13T11:27Z 728.3K followers, 10.2K engagements

"In his Angelus reflection Pope Leo explained how the Gospel teaches us that great love is needed for true righteousness. "Minimal justice is not enough; what is needed is great love" the Pope urged calling on everyone to follow the Law given to Moses with great love for our brothers and sisters. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023012211405254712 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023012211405254712"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:31Z 728.3K followers, 20.1K engagements

"Speaking to children and young people gathered outside the Parish of St. Mary Queen of Peace in Ostia Lido Pope Leo XIV reminded them that they are the hope of the world. "You must recognize that in your hearts in your lives in your youth there is hopefor today and for tomorrow" he stressed. Hope has already begun with these young people because Jesus and Mary His Mother always walk beside us. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023083572249370662 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023083572249370662"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:14Z 728.3K followers, 21.1K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV explains his choice of name: ". I chose to take the name Leo XIV. There are different reasons for this but mainly because Pope Leo XIII in his historic Encyclical Rerum Novarum addressed the social question in the context of the first great industrial revolution. In our own day the Church offers to everyone the treasury of her social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity justice and labour.""
X Link 2025-05-10T12:53Z 728.3K followers, 7.2M engagements

"At the traditional Mass offered in suffrage for the souls of Cardinals and Bishops who have died in the course of the past year Pope Leo XIV prayed that their souls might be washed from every stain and that they might shine like stars in the sky. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-11/pope-leo-xiv-departed-prelates-witnessed-taught-easter-hope.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-11/pope-leo-xiv-departed-prelates-witnessed-taught-easter-hope.html"
X Link 2025-11-03T11:02Z 730.9K followers, 19.4K engagements

"Meeting with representatives of the Canadian Catholic Bishops Conference Pope Leo XIV gifts [--] artefacts from the Vatican Museums collection originally from indigenous communities in Canada as a sign of dialogue and respect which the Canadian Bishops affirm they will properly safeguard and preserve. https://loom.ly/FSaCzfs https://loom.ly/FSaCzfs"
X Link 2025-11-15T10:24Z 728.5K followers, 21.9K engagements

"The families of [--] Vatican employees celebrated the Baptism of their children this morning with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel. The Pope's words to the families during his homily: God's "providential love is made manifest on earth through you mothers and fathers who ask for faith for your children. Surely the day will come when they will be heavy to hold in your arms; and the day will also come when they will be the ones to support you. May the Baptism that unites us in the one family of the Church sanctify your families at all times giving strength and perseverance to the love that binds"
X Link 2026-01-11T12:00Z 730.5K followers, 26.6K engagements

"Cardinal Secretary of Stato Pietro Parolin speaks to journalists about the climate of tension in Minnesota the Holy Sees position on the 'Board of Peace' and diplomatic talks on Greenland. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-01/parolin-holy-see-minneapolis-united-states-greenland-peace.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-01/parolin-holy-see-minneapolis-united-states-greenland-peace.html"
X Link 2026-01-29T12:07Z 730.7K followers, 10.1K engagements

"An interreligious service hosted by the Holy Sees Mission to the UN in Geneva gathered diplomats and religious leaders to reflect on Pope Leo XIVs [----] World Day of Peace Message amid escalating global conflicts. Cardinal Pizzaballa and the ICRC stressed the urgent need for justice humanitarian law and a demanding hope grounded in dialogue and human dignity. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-01/holy-see-geneva-pizzaballa-icrc-appeal-disarmed-peace.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-01/holy-see-geneva-pizzaballa-icrc-appeal-disarmed-peace.html"
X Link 2026-01-30T08:09Z 730.7K followers, [----] engagements

"The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference and the Catholic University of Zimbabwe formalize a partnership aimed at strengthening safeguarding and holistic formation in Zimbabwes education system through psycho-spiritual therapy and counselling training. https://loom.ly/jLOpO0Q https://loom.ly/jLOpO0Q"
X Link 2026-01-30T21:57Z 730.9K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a Marian mosaic and an image of St. Rose of Lima in the Vatican Gardens on Saturday. This gesture renews the profound bonds of faith and friendship that unite Perua country so dear to mewith the Holy See said the Pope. He invited Christians to embrace the greatness of the vocation to which God calls us that is the universal vocation to holiness. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017647913350942841 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017647913350942841"
X Link 2026-01-31T17:15Z 729.6K followers, 23.9K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV prays for the hundreds of people who died this week when a coltan mine collapsed in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo and recalls the victims of storms in Mozambique and Portugal. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-prayers-eastern-drcongo-mine-collapse.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-prayers-eastern-drcongo-mine-collapse.html"
X Link 2026-02-01T12:39Z 730.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Presiding over Mass in Bratislava on the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Slovakia Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher insists that paths leading to peace must always be kept open. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/archbishop-paul-richard-gallagher-bratislava-slovakia.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/archbishop-paul-richard-gallagher-bratislava-slovakia.html"
X Link 2026-02-02T12:27Z 728.7K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the 30th World Day for Consecrated Life praising consecrated men and women for living out their steadfast faith even in the most difficult of circumstances. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-mass-feast-presentation-lord-day-of-consecrated-life.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-mass-feast-presentation-lord-day-of-consecrated-life.html"
X Link 2026-02-02T17:31Z 730.6K followers, 10.2K engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 61-6) Jesus departed from there and came to his native place accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue and many who heard him were astonished. They said "Where did this man get all this What kind of wisdom has been given him What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands Is he not the carpenter the son of Mary and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon And are not his sisters here with us" And they took offense at him. Jesus said to them "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:00Z 730.2K followers, 14.7K engagements

"We must "do everything possible to prevent a new arms race". Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to international security during his Wednesday General Audience. He recalled that the New START Treaty signed in [----] by the Presidents of the United States and the Russian Federation is due to expire on Thursday. The Pope stressed that the agreement represents an important step in limiting the proliferation of nuclear weapons and he reaffirmed his encouragement for all constructive efforts in support of disarmament and mutual trust. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019074016867233878"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:42Z 730.2K followers, 14.9K engagements

"Ahead of the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) the President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops urges policymakers to "courageously pursue diplomatic negotiations to maintain New STARTs limits." https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/u-s-bishops-call-new-start-treaty-expiration-unacceptable.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/u-s-bishops-call-new-start-treaty-expiration-unacceptable.html"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:45Z 730.9K followers, [----] engagements

"In response to questions from the press the Director of the Holy See Press Office underlines that talks continue between the Society of St. Pius X and the Holy See following the announcement of episcopal ordinations scheduled for July. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/holy-see-society-of-st-pius-x-talks-continue-bishops-ordination.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/holy-see-society-of-st-pius-x-talks-continue-bishops-ordination.html"
X Link 2026-02-04T17:43Z 728.7K followers, [----] engagements

"The start of the Spiritual Exercises for Lent is set for Sunday February [--] at 5:00 p.m. in the Pauline Chapel in the presence of Pope Leo XIV Cardinals residing in Rome and heads of Dicasteries. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/pope-leo-roman-curia-lent-spiritual-exercises-theme.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/pope-leo-roman-curia-lent-spiritual-exercises-theme.html"
X Link 2026-02-04T18:45Z 731.3K followers, 13.7K engagements

"The [----] honourees of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity gathered at Abu Dhabis "Founders Memorial" on February [--] to receive their prizes and address the event's organisers. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-02/zayed-award-human-fraternity-azerbajan-armenia-afghanistan-pales.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-02/zayed-award-human-fraternity-azerbajan-armenia-afghanistan-pales.html"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:44Z 729.1K followers, [----] engagements

"In his message for the World Day of Human Fraternity and the presentation of the Zayed Award Pope Leo XIV described fraternity as an urgent necessity stronger than conflicts differences and tensions while warning against leaving it trapped in the realm of ideas. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-human-fraternity-an-urgent-necessity-not-outdated-utopia.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-human-fraternity-an-urgent-necessity-not-outdated-utopia.html"
X Link 2026-02-04T20:47Z 730.4K followers, [----] engagements

"The Diocese of Dipolog in the Philippines marked the 378th anniversary of the martyrdom of Fr. Francesco Palliola with a solemn Mass in Jose Dalman (formerly Ponot) the town where he was killed on January [--] [----] at the age of [--]. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/francesco-palliola-dipolog-anniversary-mass-philippines.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/francesco-palliola-dipolog-anniversary-mass-philippines.html"
X Link 2026-02-04T21:45Z 729.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark [--] 7-13) Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick--no food no sack no money in their belts. They were however to wear sandals but not a second tunic. He said to them "Wherever you enter a house stay there until you leave from there. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them." So they went off and preached repentance. They drove out many demons and they"
X Link 2026-02-05T07:00Z 730.4K followers, 15.8K engagements

"The Director of the Holy See Press Office explains that there will be an informal and personal dialogue between the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Superior General of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/society-st-pius-x-prefect-dicastery-doctrine-faith-meeting-talks.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/society-st-pius-x-prefect-dicastery-doctrine-faith-meeting-talks.html"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:42Z 728.5K followers, 13.9K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania Edi Rama in the Vatican. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-receives-the-president-of-the-republic-of-albania.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-receives-the-president-of-the-republic-of-albania.html"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:33Z 729.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Addressing young priests and monks from the Eastern Orthodox Churches Pope Leo XIV upheld their shared common heritage and encourages all efforts to support one another 'so that we may grow in our shared faith in Christ who is the ultimate source of our peace.' https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/young-priests-and-monks-from-eastern-orthodox-churches-pope-leo.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/young-priests-and-monks-from-eastern-orthodox-churches-pope-leo.html"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:52Z 730.7K followers, [----] engagements

"The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations called for nations to help individuals families and other groups to achieve the common good by promoting social development and social justice. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/archbishop-caccia-permanent-observer-un-social-development.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/archbishop-caccia-permanent-observer-un-social-development.html"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:00Z 728.8K followers, [----] engagements

"In the rugged terrain and remote communities of Papua New Guinea the Franciscan Sisters of Mary (FSM) offer a quiet and steadfast presence making a profound difference in the pastoral life of the local Church. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/sisters-project-163-papua-new-guinea-franciscan-sisters-of-mary.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/sisters-project-163-papua-new-guinea-franciscan-sisters-of-mary.html"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:00Z 728.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo expressed concern for the reality facing children and young people today describing it as a tragedy that the children and youth of our world the ones Jesus wanted to come to him are so often deprived of care and access to the basic necessities of life. In this audience with the Organizing Committee of the initiative From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children the Pope recalled and emphasised Pope Francis insistence on listening to children"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:06Z 730.9K followers, 17.1K engagements

"In a Rescript Leo XIV approved the new Statute of the John Paul II Foundation for the Sahel established in [----] to alleviate the suffering of those living in this region and affected by drought desertification and famine. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-statutes-john-paul-ii-sahel-foundation.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-statutes-john-paul-ii-sahel-foundation.html"
X Link 2026-02-05T18:00Z 731.1K followers, [----] engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 614-29) Herodias's own daughter came in and performed a dance that delighted Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl "Ask of me whatever you wish and I will grant it to you." He even swore (many things) to her "I will grant you whatever you ask of me even to half of my kingdom." She went out and said to her mother "What shall I ask for" She replied "The head of John the Baptist." The girl hurried back to the king's presence and made her request "I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist." The king was deeply distressed but because"
X Link 2026-02-06T07:00Z 729.2K followers, 14.4K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV addresses the participants in the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for Laity Family and Life and stresses the importance of Christian formation and highlights the need to prevent all forms of abuse. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-christian-formation-dicastery-laity-family-life.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-christian-formation-dicastery-laity-family-life.html"
X Link 2026-02-06T11:27Z 730.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV releases a message to mark the 12th World Day against Human Trafficking and pledges the Catholic Churchs commitment to confront and bring an end to this grave crime against humanity. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-world-day-against-human-trafficking-message.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-world-day-against-human-trafficking-message.html"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:30Z 730.2K followers, 10.3K engagements

"In a nursing home in southern Brazil the Little Missionaries of Mary Immaculate bear witness to the value of live the transformative power of loving hospitality and attention to others needs and they share their mission with a resident priest. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/sisters-project-165-brazil-elderly-missionaries-mary-immaculate.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/sisters-project-165-brazil-elderly-missionaries-mary-immaculate.html"
X Link 2026-02-06T16:30Z 728.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 630-34) The Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." People were coming and going in great numbers and they had no opportunity even to eat. So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd his heart was moved with pity for them for they were like sheep"
X Link 2026-02-07T07:00Z 729.6K followers, 12.8K engagements

"Hailing from the southern African nation of Botswana Lone Botshelo is in Rome to participate in an international gathering organized by the "Talitha Kum" anti-trafficking network as it prepares to mark the annual "International Day of Awareness and Prayer Against Human Trafficking" on [--] February. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/talitha-kum-world-day-against-human-trafficking-botswana-intervi.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/talitha-kum-world-day-against-human-trafficking-botswana-intervi.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T09:18Z 728.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Bukuru Claude from Burundi shares with Vatican News his experience of being trafficked and how today he works with Talitha Kum to raise awareness and prevent other tragedies linked to this phenomenon. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/talitha-kum-burundi-victim-witness-hope-human-trafficking.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/talitha-kum-burundi-victim-witness-hope-human-trafficking.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T10:48Z 729.2K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Bishop Samuel Joseph Aquila and appoints James R. Golka as the new Archbishop of Denver Colorado in the United States. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-appoints-james-golka-new-archbishop-of-denver-colorado-usa.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-appoints-james-golka-new-archbishop-of-denver-colorado-usa.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:00Z 728.7K followers, 20.1K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to Cardinal Michael Czerny his special envoy for the 34th World Day of the Sick celebration on [--] February at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Chiclayo Peru. He invites the sick to offer their suffering to the Lord for world peace and to bear witness to faith hope and charity together with those who care for them. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-may-those-who-suffer-find-true-peace-in-the-charity-of-god.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-may-those-who-suffer-find-true-peace-in-the-charity-of-god.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T15:00Z 728.8K followers, 10.1K engagements

"In his homily during the beatification Mass Cardinal Marcello Semeraro highlights how Father Salvador Valera Parra embodied what the apostle St. Paul called "the scent of Christ" and left a lasting testimony and model of life. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/humble-servant-god-beatified-spain.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/humble-servant-god-beatified-spain.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T16:00Z 730.4K followers, [----] engagements

"In a rescript Pope Leo XIV approves the new statute of the academy established in [----] by the Order of Friars Minor to promote and coordinate mariological and Marian studies worldwide. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/new-statute-updates-rules-pontifical-international-marian-academ.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/new-statute-updates-rules-pontifical-international-marian-academ.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T17:00Z 730.1K followers, [----] engagements

"At the Sunday Angelus Pope Leo expressed "sorrow and concern" over the latest wave of deadly attacks in Nigeria which have claimed dozens of lives and reiterated his hope that authorities will "continue to work with determination to ensure the safety and protection of the life of every citizen." https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-angelus-appeals-nigeria-floods.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-angelus-appeals-nigeria-floods.html"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:37Z 728.8K followers, 19.5K engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 653-56) After making the crossing to the other side of the sea Jesus and his disciples came to land at Gennesaret and tied up there. As they were leaving the boat people immediately recognized him. They scurried about the surrounding country and began to bring in the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed. https://www.vaticannews.va/./word-of./2026/02/09.html"
X Link 2026-02-09T07:00Z 729.1K followers, 14.5K engagements

"In a world where depression addiction and broken families are becoming increasingly common Sr. Jacqueline Githiri has made it her mission to be a beacon of hope and healing quietly transforming lives through counselling compassion and spiritual restoration. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/sisters-project-kenya-solidarity-healing-visitation-daughters.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/sisters-project-kenya-solidarity-healing-visitation-daughters.html"
X Link 2026-02-09T09:30Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"On the occasion of a presbyteral assembly taking place in Madrid Spain Pope Leo XIV invited priests to not be daunted by challenges and secularism but rather to realize that their prayerfulness and closeness to Christ can help others recognize that the Lord will help them fill their hearts' greatest desires. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-sends-letter-to-priests-of-archdiocese-of-madrid-spain.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-sends-letter-to-priests-of-archdiocese-of-madrid-spain.html"
X Link 2026-02-09T11:26Z 729.6K followers, [----] engagements

"Reflection by Pope Leo XIV "Notwithstanding the tragic situation before our eyes peace remains a difficult yet realistic good. As Augustine reminds us peace is the aim of our good because it is the very aim of the city of God to which we aspire even unconsciously and of which we can enjoy a foretaste even in the earthly city. During our pilgrimage on this earth peacemaking requires humility and courage. The humility to live truthfully and the courage to forgive." (Address to the Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See - January [--] 2026)"
X Link 2026-02-09T16:15Z 729.1K followers, 23.2K engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 71-13) The Pharisees and scribes questioned him "Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands" He responded "Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites as it is written: 'This people honors me with their lips but their hearts are far from me; In vain do they worship me teaching as doctrines human precepts.' You disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradition." He went on to say "How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition For Moses said 'Honor your father and"
X Link 2026-02-10T07:00Z 729.5K followers, 13.2K engagements

"The journal Archaeometry which had in the past featured a hypothesis of Brazilian researcher Cicero Moraes regarding the origin of the Shroud of Turin publishes a rebuttal by specialists Tristan Casabianca Emanuela Marinelli and Alessandro Piana. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/shroud-turin-medieval-bas-relief-hypothesis-challenged.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/shroud-turin-medieval-bas-relief-hypothesis-challenged.html"
X Link 2026-02-10T10:45Z 729.3K followers, 10.1K engagements

"'AI is a tool not a voice': This World Radio Day Vatican Radio will celebrate its 95th anniversary with seven multilingual programs dedicated to the future of radio. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/vatican-radio-to-celebrate-95-years-on-world-radio-day.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/vatican-radio-to-celebrate-95-years-on-world-radio-day.html"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:02Z 728.8K followers, [----] engagements

"The Holy See Press Office says that the possibility of a one-day visit to the Principality of Monaco by Pope Leo XIV at the end of March is under consideration. If confirmed it would be the first visit by a Pope to the Principality in the modern era. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-principality-of-monaco-press-office-march.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-principality-of-monaco-press-office-march.html"
X Link 2026-02-10T18:02Z 728.7K followers, 13K engagements

"Pope Leo on Dei Verbum: "Dear brothers and sisters in our catechesis on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum today we considered the profound and vital connection between the Word of God and the Church. Sacred Scripture which has been entrusted to the Church and is guarded by her reveals its meaning and manifests its strength in the life and faith of the Church above all in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. For this reason the Church continually meditates upon and interprets Scripture because it is the means by which we come to know the incarnate living Word of God who is Jesus Christ."
X Link 2026-02-11T11:05Z 728.4K followers, 16.1K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV welcomes a group of sick people to the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens and says that the Blessed Mother teaches us the meaning of suffering and love. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/the-pope-at-the-grotto-of-lourdes-mary-teaches-us-what-sufferin.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/the-pope-at-the-grotto-of-lourdes-mary-teaches-us-what-sufferin.html"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:43Z 728.5K followers, [----] engagements

"On the 95th anniversary of Vatican Radio we speak to Princess Elettra Marconi whose father inaugurated the broadcaster on [--] February [----]. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/elettra-marconi-vatican-radio-95-years-guglielmo-daughter.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/elettra-marconi-vatican-radio-95-years-guglielmo-daughter.html"
X Link 2026-02-12T07:54Z 728.8K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo calls Europe to overcome tensions and rediscover unity. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-prays-for-unified-europe-colombia-floods-the-sick.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-prays-for-unified-europe-colombia-floods-the-sick.html"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:59Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Ahead of the start of Lent Pope Leo XIV invites Catholics to open ourselves to listening fasting and community and to abstain from words of hatred in order to make space for words of hope and peace. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-lent-2026-message-disarm-words-embrace-peace.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-lent-2026-message-disarm-words-embrace-peace.html"
X Link 2026-02-13T11:24Z 728.3K followers, 21.2K engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 81-10) In those days when there again was a great crowd without anything to eat Jesus summoned the disciples and said My heart is moved with pity for the crowd because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them away hungry to their homes they will collapse on the way and some of them have come a great distance." His disciples answered him "Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy them here in this deserted place" Still he asked them "How many loaves do you have" "Seven" they replied. He ordered the crowd to sit down on the"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 15.4K engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Matthew 517-37) Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen I say to you until heaven and earth pass away not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law until all things have taken place. Therefore whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven." I tell you unless"
X Link 2026-02-15T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 16K engagements

"As the Church marks the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: On tablets of human hearts. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/gospel-reflections-sixth-sunday-ordinary-time.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/gospel-reflections-sixth-sunday-ordinary-time.html"
X Link 2026-02-15T08:00Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 714-23) Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them "Hear me all of you and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile." When he got home away from the crowd his disciples questioned him about the parable. He said to them "Are even you likewise without understanding Do you not realize that everything that goes into a person from outside cannot defile since it enters not the heart but the stomach and passes out into the latrine" (Thus he declared all foods clean.) But what comes"
X Link 2026-02-11T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 12.5K engagements

"Cardinal Marc Ouellet Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Bishops reflects on the appointment of laypeople to positions of authority in the Roman Curia asking if it is a concession to be reviewed or an ecclesiological advance. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/cardinal-marc-ouellet-lay-people-authority-roman-curia.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/cardinal-marc-ouellet-lay-people-authority-roman-curia.html"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:50Z 728.3K followers, 20.9K engagements

"If we allow the love of Christ to change our heart then we can change the world. the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI"
X Link 2023-01-01T01:00Z 728.4K followers, 271.5K engagements

"Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIs remains rest at the 'Mater Ecclesiae' monastery in the Vatican. Starting Monday morning at [--] am the Pope Emeritus body with lie in state in St. Peters Basilica for public viewing until Thursday morning"
X Link 2023-01-01T12:52Z 728.3K followers, 795K engagements

"Indonesia warmly welcomes Pope Francis upon arriving in Jakarta as he kicks off his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad to Asia and Oceania marking the longest travel thus far of the papacy. #PopeinIndonesia #PopeinAsia Read more: https://loom.ly/ftDb9zQ https://loom.ly/ftDb9zQ"
X Link 2024-09-03T08:01Z 728.3K followers, 303K engagements

"At 9:45 AM Cardinal Kevin Farrell Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words: "Dearest brothers and sisters with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome Francis returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity courage and universal love especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as"
X Link 2025-04-21T11:02Z 728.3K followers, 975.7K engagements

"Cardinal Kevin Farrell Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Edgar Pea Parra seal the doors of the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace and the door to the apartment of the Casa Santa Marta where the late Pope Francis lived. The rite of the certification of death and placement in the coffin took place on Monday evening at 8:00 PM in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta. During the rite the declaration of death was read aloud. The act was validated by Cardinal Farrell Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church and the ceremony lasted just under an hour. The first General Congregation of Cardinals"
X Link 2025-04-21T20:39Z 728.3K followers, 3.8M engagements

"The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peters Basilica on Wednesday at 9:00 AM to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re Dean of the College of Cardinals will preside at the funeral Mass which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs Cardinals Archbishops Bishops and priests from across the globe. The Eucharistic celebration will conclude with the Ultima commendatio and the Valedictio marking the beginning of the Novemdiales or nine days of mourning and Masses for the"
X Link 2025-04-22T08:39Z 728.4K followers, 550.2K engagements

"The mortal remains of Pope Francis are carried up the steps of St. Peter's Basilica and into the Vatican Basilica. The Rite of Translation from the Casa Santa Marta was led by members of the College of Cardinals present in Rome and over [-----] people gathered in the square to pay their respects to the late Pope"
X Link 2025-04-23T08:05Z 728.3K followers, 811.2K engagements

"Pope Francis tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major has been made with materials from the Italian region of Liguria. It is a simple tomb bearing only the inscription Franciscus and a reproduction of the late Popes pectoral cross. The tomb is located near the Altar of St. Francis in the niche of the side nave between the Pauline Chapel (Salus Populi Romani Chapel) and the Sforza Chapel. Speaking on television the Coadjutor Archpriest of the Basilica Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas announced Pope Francis desire to be buried in a tomb made from the stone of Liguria the land of his grandparents"
X Link 2025-04-24T19:21Z 728.3K followers, 368.4K engagements

"Pope Francis' coffin arrives in St Peter's Square"
X Link 2025-04-26T08:48Z 728.4K followers, 413.5K engagements

"Scenes from the Requiem Mass for Pope Francis"
X Link 2025-04-26T10:05Z 728.3K followers, 1.3M engagements

"Some shots from two important rooms tied to the election of a new Pope: the Sistine Chapel now prepared for the conclave and the "Room of Tears" a small room next to the Sistine Chapel where the Pope dons the white papal vestments for the first time"
X Link 2025-05-06T15:10Z 728.3K followers, 526.9K engagements

"Black smoke emerged from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 21:00 on Wednesday evening signalling that a first ballot has been held at the conclave and has concluded without the election of a Pope. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-05/black-smoke-end-first-day-conclave-no-pope.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-05/black-smoke-end-first-day-conclave-no-pope.html"
X Link 2025-05-07T19:16Z 728.3K followers, 677K engagements

"Black smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel meaning the [---] Cardinal electors have not yet chosen a new Pope"
X Link 2025-05-08T10:08Z 728.3K followers, 2.2M engagements

"White smoke The [---] Cardinal electors gathered in the Vaticans Sistine Chapel have elected the new Pope. He will appear soon at the central window of St. Peters Basilica"
X Link 2025-05-08T16:12Z 728.3K followers, 14.1M engagements

"As the world awaits the new Pope we offer a detailed look at what happens inside the Sistine Chapel in the moments after the white smoke and what takes place prior to the announcement made by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti from the Loggia of Blessings of St. Peters Basilica when he proclaims the name of the new Bishop of Rome. https://loom.ly/WNdyTlE https://loom.ly/WNdyTlE"
X Link 2025-05-08T16:28Z 728.3K followers, 1.3M engagements

"White smoke billows from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel to announce that the [---] Cardinal electors have elected the new Pope who will appear soon at the central window of St. Peters Basilica"
X Link 2025-05-08T17:09Z 728.3K followers, 1.2M engagements

"I announce to you a great joy; we have a Pope: The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord Lord Robert Francis Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevost who has taken the name Leo XIV. Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti announces that the Cardinals have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost who took the name Pope Leo XIV"
X Link 2025-05-08T17:31Z 728.3K followers, 5.4M engagements

"Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine and between India and Pakistan. "I carry in my heart the sufferings of the beloved Ukrainian people. Let everything possible be done to achieve an authentic just and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all the prisoners be freed and may the children return to their families. I am deeply saddened by what is happening in the Gaza Strip. Cease fire immediately Let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population and let all hostages be freed. On the other hand I am pleased by the announcement of the ceasefire between India"
X Link 2025-05-11T11:05Z 728.3K followers, 1.6M engagements

"Pope Leo prays for the victims of a terrible massacre in Benue State Nigeria. Around [---] people were brutally killed in Yelwata in the Guma Local Government Area on the night of the 13th/14th June the Pope said most of them internally displaced persons sheltered by the local Catholic mission. Speaking just before delivering the Sunday Angelus prayer the Pope prayed for security justice and peace in Nigeria adding that he was thinking in particular of the rural Christian communities of the Benue State who have been relentless victims of violence. Responding to the attack Amnesty International"
X Link 2025-06-15T13:15Z 728.3K followers, 1.9M engagements

"The Holy Family Church the only Catholic church in Gaza was struck by an Israeli shell on Thursday morning resulting in several injuries including the parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem told Vatican News that four people were seriously wounded of whom two are facing life-threatening injuries. "We must first understand what happened what must be done to protect our people seek to ensure that these things do not happen again and then see what we should do" said Patriarch Pizzaballa. "But certainly we will never leave them on"
X Link 2025-07-17T10:08Z 728.3K followers, 969.9K engagements

"Pope Leo calls for an end to 'barbarity' in Gaza"
X Link 2025-07-20T13:08Z 728.3K followers, 724.7K engagements

"The Catholic Bishops of Sierra Leone condemn rising incidents of attacks against priests religious men and women and Church property throughout the country. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/bishop-of-dedza-malawi-cautions-youths-against-gambling.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/bishop-of-dedza-malawi-cautions-youths-against-gambling.html"
X Link 2026-02-06T14:30Z 728.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Before his Angelus address Pope Leo XIV greets directors staff and their families of Vatican's florist office and building services and urges them to remember that faith and prayer give full meaning to everything we do. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-thanks-vatican-maintenance-staff-discreet-valuable-service.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-thanks-vatican-maintenance-staff-discreet-valuable-service.html"
X Link 2026-02-08T11:55Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

""God will never discard us." During his Angelus address Pope Leo reflected on Jesus words after the Beatitudes. He highlighted how encountering Jesus brings true joy flavor and light into our daily lives and even when we feel downcast God the Father cares for our names and our uniqueness. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020473687062007875 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020473687062007875"
X Link 2026-02-08T12:24Z 728.3K followers, 38.6K engagements

"In his Angelus address to the crowds in St. Peters Square Pope Leo XIV reflected on Jesus words after proclaiming the Beatitudes. He explained that true joy gives flavor and light to the dark parts of life. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-at-angelus-god-will-never-throw-us-away.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-at-angelus-god-will-never-throw-us-away.html"
X Link 2026-02-08T14:00Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be provided as soon as possible"
X Link 2022-12-31T09:39Z 728.3K followers, 22.9M engagements

"Pope Francis appeals for an end to the war ravaging the Holy Land praying especially for Christians holed up in the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-12/pope-francis-holy-family-parish-gaza-appeal-civilians.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-12/pope-francis-holy-family-parish-gaza-appeal-civilians.html"
X Link 2023-12-17T14:59Z 728.3K followers, 4.3M engagements

"Statement from the Holy See Press Office"
X Link 2025-02-22T19:06Z 728.3K followers, 873.8K engagements

"On Sunday evening the Holy See Press Office provided the following update on Pope Francis' health: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-medical-condition-update-hspo-24-feb-pm.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-medical-condition-update-hspo-24-feb-pm.html"
X Link 2025-02-24T18:27Z 728.3K followers, 813.1K engagements

"Happy 12th anniversary to Pope Francis"
X Link 2025-03-13T12:08Z 728.3K followers, 175.6K engagements

"The Holy See Press Office has released a picture of Pope Francis in prayer after concelebrating the Eucharist this morning. It's the first to be released since the Pope's hospitalisation on [--] February. Photo Holy See Press Office"
X Link 2025-03-16T18:19Z 728.3K followers, 265.4K engagements

"At 9:45 AM on Easter Monday Cardinal Kevin Farrell Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber spoke these words at the Casa Santa Marta: "Dearest brothers and sisters with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning the Bishop of Rome Francis returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity courage and universal love especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of"
X Link 2025-04-21T08:07Z 728.3K followers, 1.6M engagements

"In the wake of his death we remember Pope Francis as a Pope of peace through his tireless appeals and constant visits to show his closeness to those suffering the consequences of one of the most unjust human-made disasters: war. https://loom.ly/6hN-ReA https://loom.ly/6hN-ReA"
X Link 2025-04-21T09:17Z 728.3K followers, 291.1K engagements

"If theres still a corner your blessings havent reached your Angelus blessings your Audiences your Apostolic Letters and Exhortations your Speeches and Messages your Encyclicals your Homilies your Journeys your Daily Meditations and your prayers To that corner surely your smile filled with mercy and hope made its way. We recall the Pope's smile reaching to every corner of the world"
X Link 2025-04-26T06:41Z 728.3K followers, 188.8K engagements

"Over a quarter of a million people from all walks of life gathered in St. Peters Square on Saturday to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. The solemn liturgy was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re Dean of the College of Cardinals who was joined by around [---] Cardinals Patriarchs Archbishops Bishops priests consecrated religious and lay people. In his homily Cardinal Re delved into the many highlights of his remarkable and intense [--] years of Petrine Ministry marked by his style of closeness to the people and spontaneity of his actions until the very end"
X Link 2025-04-26T10:57Z 728.3K followers, 1M engagements

"Pope Francis' coffin has been entombed. The Pope's final resting place is the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome. Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets to watch as his coffin was brought from the Vatican to the Basilica. The Pope is the first in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican and his entombment was a private event allowing for those closest to him to pay their respects"
X Link 2025-04-26T13:29Z 728.3K followers, 1.1M engagements

"Pope Francis' tomb in a niche in the Basilica of St. Mary Major can now be visited by the faithful as the Church commemorates the late Pope with the second day of the Novemdiales or 'nine days' of mourning"
X Link 2025-04-27T08:05Z 728.3K followers, 325.2K engagements

"The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May [--] according to the Holy See Press Office. The Cardinals present in Rome made the decision on Monday at their fifth General Congregation. The conclave will take place in the Vaticans Sistine Chapel which remain closed to visitors during those days"
X Link 2025-04-28T11:11Z 728.3K followers, 1.8M engagements

"The Vatican fire brigade has put up the chimney stack which will announce the election of the new Pope. The Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel on May [--] to begin the conclave to select the next Pope. Twice a day in the morning (except on May 7) and in the evening smoke will emerge from the chimney - black if no Pope has been elected and white if at least [--] Cardinals have agreed on who will lead the Catholic Church"
X Link 2025-05-02T09:02Z 728.3K followers, 481.7K engagements

"The late Pope Francis requested that his popemobile be turned into a health clinic for the children of Gaza as his legacy of peace continues to shine in our conflict-ridden world. https://loom.ly/ltjW38Q https://loom.ly/ltjW38Q"
X Link 2025-05-04T13:48Z 728.3K followers, 3.5M engagements

"Black smoke signalled the end of the first day of the conclave at 21:00 hours after the doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed with the words "Extra omnes" or "Everyone out." This means the conclave will continue tomorrow morning when the Cardinal electors will gather once more in the Chapel around 10:30am Rome time to cast their votes again for the election of the 267th Pope"
X Link 2025-05-07T19:06Z 728.3K followers, 1.1M engagements

"Habemus Papam We have a Pope The Cardinals gathered in the Vaticans Sistine Chapel have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope who took the name Pope Leo XIV"
X Link 2025-05-08T17:20Z 728.3K followers, 10.9M engagements

"Pope Leo XIV greets the world for the first time to grant his Urbi et Orbi blessing. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Successor of Peter by the [---] Cardinal electors on Thursday May 8"
X Link 2025-05-08T17:44Z 728.3K followers, 2.1M engagements

"Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peters Basilica to greet the faithful for the first time as the 267th Pope"
X Link 2025-05-08T18:11Z 728.3K followers, 1.5M engagements

"Pope Leo XIV embraces each of the Cardinal electors just after he accepts his election to become the 267th Pope"
X Link 2025-05-08T19:43Z 728.3K followers, 1.5M engagements

"Pope Leo XIV delivers his first Urbi et Orbi Apostolic Blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The 69-year-old American born Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope on May [--] during the first full day of the conclave. Read more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/pope-leo-xvi-peace-be-with-you-first-words.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/pope-leo-xvi-peace-be-with-you-first-words.html"
X Link 2025-05-08T21:54Z 728.3K followers, 267.9K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV greeted the city of Rome and the world at his first appearance as the Successor of Peter from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. "Peace be with you Dearest brothers and sisters this was the first greeting of the risen Christ the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I too would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts to reach your families and all people wherever they are; and all the peoples and all the earth: Peace be with you." Read more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/pope-leo-xvi-peace-be-with-you-first-words.html"
X Link 2025-05-08T23:02Z 728.3K followers, 466.4K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV blesses several people including Sr. Nathalie Becquart Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod at the Palace of the Holy Office on the same evening he was elected Pope"
X Link 2025-05-09T03:52Z 728.3K followers, 659.7K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV enters the Sistine Chapel to celebrate Mass with the cardinals"
X Link 2025-05-09T09:33Z 728.3K followers, 1.4M engagements

""Even today there are many settings in which the Christian faith is considered absurd meant for the weak and unintelligent. Settings where other securities are preferred like technology money success power or pleasure." From Pope Leo XIV's first homily"
X Link 2025-05-09T09:48Z 728.3K followers, 274.9K engagements

"Newly elected Pope Leo XIV began his first homily with words in English during Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the College of Cardinals"
X Link 2025-05-09T10:06Z 728.3K followers, 2M engagements

"Here is the official record confirming that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost accepted the election canonically making him Supreme Pontiff and the name he has chosen. The document was drawn up by the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations Monsignor Diego Giovanni Ravelli acting as notary. Written in Latin the name Leo XIV appears in red"
X Link 2025-05-09T14:41Z 728.3K followers, 423.5K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate particularly unity and communion within the Church. The shield is divided diagonally into two sections. The upper half features a blue background with a white lily. The lower half of the shield has a light background and displays an image that recalls the Order of Saint Augustine: a closed book with a heart pierced by an arrow. This is a direct reference to the conversion experience of Saint Augustine himself who described his personal encounter with Gods"
X Link 2025-05-10T17:03Z 728.3K followers, 308.2K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV receives professional tennis player Jannik Sinner in the Vatican and asks for some sporting tips. The audience took place in the rooms attached to the Vatican's Paul VI Hall and the Pope also met with Mr. Sinner's family and the President of the Italian Tennis Federation Alberto Binaghi. The [----] Italian Open is currently underway in Rome and is part of both the ATP and WTA [----] circuits"
X Link 2025-05-14T11:50Z 728.3K followers, 588.1K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV's official portrait has been released Vatican Media - All rights reserved"
X Link 2025-05-16T12:05Z 728.3K followers, 1.6M engagements

"Pope Leo XIV receives the Ring of the Fisherman or Piscatory Ring from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization during the Mass of Inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square on Sunday May [--]. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/what-exactly-is-the-fishermans-ring.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/what-exactly-is-the-fishermans-ring.html"
X Link 2025-05-18T09:58Z 728.3K followers, 645.7K engagements

"It's canonization day for Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis"
X Link 2025-09-07T07:50Z 728.3K followers, 198.8K engagements

"With these words of the Formula of Canonization Pope Leo XIV officially proclaimed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis saints of the Catholic Church"
X Link 2025-09-07T10:16Z 728.3K followers, 362K engagements

"With filial gratitude we offer the Holy Father our most sincere good wishes asking God to support him in his ministry and to grant him joy in serving the Church. Happy birthday Pope Leo Ad multos annos"
X Link 2025-09-14T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 158.1K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV tells ALS sufferers that "the quality of human life is not dependent on achievement. The quality of our lives is dependent on love.""
X Link 2025-09-20T17:21Z 728.3K followers, 200.8K engagements

"A Polish man has donated a purebred Arabian horse to Pope Leo XIV ahead of the weekly General Audience saying he was inspired by the photo of the Augustinian Pope on horseback in Peru. Proton a purebred Arabian was given to the Pope by Andrzej Michalski owner and founder of the Michalski Stud Farm in Koobrzeg-Budzistowo Poland. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-10/pope-leo-xiv-receives-arabian-horse-polish-donor.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-10/pope-leo-xiv-receives-arabian-horse-polish-donor.html"
X Link 2025-10-15T11:43Z 728.3K followers, 542K engagements

"Pope Leo has called for deep reflection on the treatment of migrants in the United States. Speaking to journalists in Castel Gandolfo just outside Rome the Pope said that many people who have lived for years and years in the US never causing problems are deeply affected by the current situation. The Pope was responding to a question from a journalist concerning the fact that Catholic migrants detained in Chicago have been denied access to Holy Communion. He went on to stress the importance of protecting the spiritual rights of migrant detainees."
X Link 2025-11-04T22:07Z 728.3K followers, 1.5M engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Matthew 513-16) Jesus said to his disciples: "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste with what can it be seasoned It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand where it gives light to all in the house. Just so your light must shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.""
X Link 2026-02-08T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 27K engagements

"Cyclone Gezani has become the second major storm to strike Madagascar this year arriving just [--] days after Tropical Cyclone Fytia killed [--] people and displaced more than [-----]. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-02/growing-concerns-over-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-madagascar.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-02/growing-concerns-over-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-in-madagascar.html"
X Link 2026-02-15T14:46Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"With Ramadan and Lent starting on the same day Church leaders in the Philippines see the moment as a rare opportunity for Muslims and Christians to deepen prayer solidarity and mutual understanding. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/philippines-church-lent-ramadam-same-date-shared-path-of-faith.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-02/philippines-church-lent-ramadam-same-date-shared-path-of-faith.html"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:22Z 728.3K followers, 18.1K engagements

"Pope Leo prays at Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens On this World Day of the Sick and feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Pope Leo XIV welcomed a group of sick people to the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens. This is a very beautiful day" the Pope said "that reminds us of the closeness of Mary our mother who always accompanies us and teaches us so much: what suffering means what love means and what it means to entrust our life into the hands of the Lord. Before imparting his Apostolic Blessing Pope Leo XIV prayed to the Lord to bless all who are sick today and always as well as all doctors"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:41Z 728.3K followers, 32.2K engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 724-30) Jesus went to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted no one to know about it but he could not escape notice. Soon a woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit heard about him. She came and fell at his feet. The woman was a Greek a Syrophoenician by birth and she begged him to drive the demon out of her daughter. He said to her "Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She replied and said to him "Lord even the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps." Then he said to her"
X Link 2026-02-12T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 14.8K engagements

"From Guglielmo Marconis first transmission in [----] to todays digital and AI era Vatican Radio is today marking [--] years of service to the Pope the Gospel and communities around the world. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/happy-birthday-vatican-radio-95-years-of-serving-the-pope.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/happy-birthday-vatican-radio-95-years-of-serving-the-pope.html"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:45Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 731-37) Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man's ears and spitting touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned and said to him "Ephphatha" (that is "Be opened") And (immediately) the man's ears were opened his speech impediment was removed and he spoke plainly. He ordered them not to tell anyone."
X Link 2026-02-13T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 16.1K engagements

"To mark #WorldRadioDay Vatican Radio presents a special podcast reflecting on this years theme: AI is a tool not a voice. @Unesco https://www.vaticannews.va/en/podcast/vatican-viewpoint/2026/02/world-radio-day-vatican-ai-pope-leo-message-social-communication.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/podcast/vatican-viewpoint/2026/02/world-radio-day-vatican-ai-pope-leo-message-social-communication.html"
X Link 2026-02-13T09:55Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Editorial: Radio and the challenge of artificial intelligence. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/editorial-alessandro-gisotti-vatican-radio-95-years.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/editorial-alessandro-gisotti-vatican-radio-95-years.html"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:46Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV receives the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the Vatican and discusses the Holy See's solidarity with Ukraine. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-receives-leader-of-the-ukrainian-greek-catholic-church.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-receives-leader-of-the-ukrainian-greek-catholic-church.html"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:49Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Meeting with Roman police officers Pope Leo said he was happy to meet those who work to maintain order and security in the metropolitan area of Rome and in the surrounding province." Though the recent Jubilee Year was particularly demanding the Pope shared his joy that the Carabinieri were able to have an enriching experience both personally and professionally. Indeed it has been so for all of us who live in Rome: the witness of so many pilgrims has strengthened and uplifted us" he said"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:03Z 728.3K followers, 21.4K engagements

"Pope Leo abolishes the Committee for World Childrens Day handing over responsibility to the Dicastery for Laity Family and Life. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/pope-abolishes-the-committee-for-the-world-childrens-day.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-02/pope-abolishes-the-committee-for-the-world-childrens-day.html"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:06Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the National Confederation of the Misericordie of Italy and encourages lay people to live out the Christian faith in acts of charity that respond to the needs of our times. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-national-confederation-misericordie-italy.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-national-confederation-misericordie-italy.html"
X Link 2026-02-14T11:45Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Pope Leo XIV invites Christians to live out our faith in a spirit of service and humility nourished by the Sacraments especially Sunday Mass and Confession. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-national-confederation-misericordie-italy.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-national-confederation-misericordie-italy.html"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:36Z 728.3K followers, 15K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as a Member of the Dicastery for Bishops as she continues her service as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-appoints-sister-brambilla-member-dicastery-bishops.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-appoints-sister-brambilla-member-dicastery-bishops.html"
X Link 2026-02-14T14:50Z 728.3K followers, 30.1K engagements

"Following the Angelus prayer Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Madagascar who are suffering from the effects of two cyclones in a short period of time. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-prays-for-victims-of-devastating-cyclones-in-madagascar.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-prays-for-victims-of-devastating-cyclones-in-madagascar.html"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:45Z 728.3K followers, [----] engagements

"Highlights from Holy Mass presided over by Pope Leo XIV at the Parish of St. Mary Queen of Peace in Ostia Lido"
X Link 2026-02-15T20:01Z 728.3K followers, 24.3K engagements

"Gospel of the Day (Mark 811-13) "Why does this generation seek a sign Amen I say to you no sign will be given to this generation." https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2026/02/16.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day/2026/02/16.html"
X Link 2026-02-16T07:00Z 728.3K followers, 11.3K engagements

"Pope Leo XIV laments the impact of war on healthcare centers saying their destruction is among the gravest attacks people can make against public life and health. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-health-wars-society-pontifical-academy-for-life.html https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-02/pope-leo-xiv-health-wars-society-pontifical-academy-for-life.html"
X Link 2026-02-16T15:03Z 728.3K followers, 10.1K engagements

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