Papal Audiences

October 8, 2025

Jesus wants to be close, rekindle hope, on life's journey, Pope Leo says

Jesus is always walking alongside everyone, no matter how mundane or precarious their journey, Pope Leo XIV said.

October 1, 2025

God never gives up on his children, even when they fail, Pope Leo says

Sharing the joy of being loved by God despite one's human flaws is the mission of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV said.

September 24, 2025

Pope Leo asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October

Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to pray the rosary each day in October for peace.

September 17, 2025

Palestinians are living in 'unacceptable' conditions, Pope Leo says

As tens of thousands of Palestinians were fleeing their homes as Israel launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza City, Pope Leo XIV expressed his "profound closeness to the Palestinian people in Gaza."

September 17, 2025

Christian hope born in the silence of expectation

The text from Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 17, 2025 general audience given in St. Peter's Square.

September 10, 2025

Jesus and His cry of hope

The text from Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 10, 2025 general audience given in St. Peter's Square.

September 4, 2025

Pope Leo meets Israeli president, discusses 'tragic' situation in Gaza

As Israeli military operations in Gaza continued, Pope Leo XIV met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Vatican.

August 27, 2025

Christ is not a victim, but the author of a gift

The text of the catechesis and appeal from Pope Leo XIV’s Aug. 27 general audience.

August 20, 2025

‘He loved them til the end’

The text of the catechesis and appeal from Pope Leo XIV’s Aug. 20 general audience.

August 6, 2025

Grace doesn’t take away our freedom, it awakens it

The text of the catechesis and appeal from Pope Leo XIV’s Aug. 6 general audience given in St. Peter’s Square.