Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, had a standing invitation to Washington, D.C., for the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. Instead, he traveled to Lampedusa, the small Italian island that has become the resting place — and burial ground — for countless families fleeing war and poverty across the Mediterranean.

Pope Leo XIV tells Caritas Internationalis that healthcare must go beyond treating illness — it should reflect Christ's compassion and honor the God-given dignity of every patient.

Pope Leo XIV offered words of encouragement to the Catholic Extension Society in its mission of accompanying poor and remote Catholic communities throughout the United States.

In an era increasingly shaped by AI, Pope Leo insists the human person must remain at the center of every digital exchange.

Pope Leo XIV prays that peace may prevail in all hearts, as the Church celebrates Laudato Si’ Week.