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"Peace be with you. Assalamu alaikum." Pope Leo XIV's first words to the people of Algeria, delivered at the Maqam Echahid (Martyrs' Memorial) in Algiers.

"Peace be with you. Assalamu alaikum." Pope Leo XIV's first words to the people of Algeria, delivered at the Maqam Echahid (Martyrs' Memorial) in Algiers.

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White smoke. The bells of St. Peter's Basilica toll out. We have a pope.

White smoke. The bells of St. Peter's Basilica toll out. We have a pope.

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Due to technical issues, the papal plane is delayed on its return to Rome. Spain’s King Felipe VI came aboard to bring Pope Leo XIV to the lounge, and all passengers are being ushered off the plane while crews attempt to remedy the issue. 📸 (Victoria Cardiel/AIGAV pool)

Due to technical issues, the papal plane is delayed on its return to Rome. Spain’s King Felipe VI came aboard to bring Pope Leo XIV to the lounge, and all passengers are being ushered off the plane while crews attempt to remedy the issue. 📸 (Victoria Cardiel/AIGAV pool)

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Cardinals process into St. Peter’s Square carrying palms to celebrate Palm Sunday at the Vatican, marking the beginning of the Holy Week. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

Cardinals process into St. Peter’s Square carrying palms to celebrate Palm Sunday at the Vatican, marking the beginning of the Holy Week. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

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More than 50,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV’s Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 5, 2026, during his first Holy Week as pope. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

More than 50,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV’s Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 5, 2026, during his first Holy Week as pope. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

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#PopeLeoXIV himself organizes a group photo with the Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East. He is scheduled to have a private meeting with them shortly.

#PopeLeoXIV himself organizes a group photo with the Catholic patriarchs of the Middle East. He is scheduled to have a private meeting with them shortly.

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Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful and visitors from the popemobile as he rides around St. Peter’s Square following Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican, acknowledging the crowds gathered for the start of Holy Week. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful and visitors from the popemobile as he rides around St. Peter’s Square following Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican, acknowledging the crowds gathered for the start of Holy Week. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

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The death knell sounds as #PopeFrancis body is transferred to St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing

The death knell sounds as #PopeFrancis body is transferred to St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing

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Pope Leo XIV said health is “not a consumer good, but a universal right.” He urged leaders to prioritize what is “best for everyone” vs. quick profits and resources for weapons. 🎥 (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV said health is “not a consumer good, but a universal right.” He urged leaders to prioritize what is “best for everyone” vs. quick profits and resources for weapons. 🎥 (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

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Pope Leo XIV responded to President Trump’s social media post saying: “I do not look at my role as being political, a politician. I don’t want to get into a debate with him. I don’t think that the message of the Gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing.”

Pope Leo XIV responded to President Trump’s social media post saying: “I do not look at my role as being political, a politician. I don’t want to get into a debate with him. I don’t think that the message of the Gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing.”

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137,680 views • 2 months ago

#PopeLeoXIV gives Christmas greetings in 10 languages.

#PopeLeoXIV gives Christmas greetings in 10 languages.

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274,421 views • 6 months ago

About 8,000 members of the SSPX Jubilee pilgrimage process to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica.

About 8,000 members of the SSPX Jubilee pilgrimage process to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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194,191 views • 10 months ago

Eucharistic Benediction on the steps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major with #PopeLeoXIV

Eucharistic Benediction on the steps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major with #PopeLeoXIV

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223,674 views • 1 year ago

75K+ flowers -- donated to the Vatican -- came from the Netherlands to decorate St. Peter’s Square for Easter. A 35-person volunteer team assembles the display in three days, and many plants are later replanted or donated. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

75K+ flowers -- donated to the Vatican -- came from the Netherlands to decorate St. Peter’s Square for Easter. A 35-person volunteer team assembles the display in three days, and many plants are later replanted or donated. 🎥 CNS photo/Lola Gomez

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54,929 views • 3 months ago

Cardinals have arrived at St. Mary Major to pray at the tomb of Pope Francis. They took 3 tour buses from the Vatican.

Cardinals have arrived at St. Mary Major to pray at the tomb of Pope Francis. They took 3 tour buses from the Vatican.

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200,444 views • 1 year ago

ICYMI: Pope Leo supports everyone advocating for the end to the death penalty in the USA & the world. "I pray your efforts will lead to a greater acknowledgement of the dignity of every person & will inspire others to work for the same just cause." (📽️/Vatican Media )

ICYMI: Pope Leo supports everyone advocating for the end to the death penalty in the USA & the world. "I pray your efforts will lead to a greater acknowledgement of the dignity of every person & will inspire others to work for the same just cause." (📽️/Vatican Media )

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29,087 views • 2 months ago

Pope Leo has landed in Algeria, birthplace of St. Augustine - the founder of his religious order. He told reporters on the plane this saint is an important 'bridge' in interreligious dialogue. "We must always seek bridges to build peace & reconciliation." (CNS 🎥/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo has landed in Algeria, birthplace of St. Augustine - the founder of his religious order. He told reporters on the plane this saint is an important 'bridge' in interreligious dialogue. "We must always seek bridges to build peace & reconciliation." (CNS 🎥/Lola Gomez)

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23,730 views • 2 months ago

Pope Leo XIV presents his first encyclical Monday, May 25, at the Vatican. Here is what you need to know before it happens and follow Catholic News Service for full coverage of this historic moment.

Pope Leo XIV presents his first encyclical Monday, May 25, at the Vatican. Here is what you need to know before it happens and follow Catholic News Service for full coverage of this historic moment.

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12,984 views • 1 month ago

#PopeLeoXIV asked Michael Bublé to include the Ave Maria in the Vatican Christmas concert tomorrow. He says he's only sang it once before. But gave a little taste at the Vatican news conference before going to rehearsal.

#PopeLeoXIV asked Michael Bublé to include the Ave Maria in the Vatican Christmas concert tomorrow. He says he's only sang it once before. But gave a little taste at the Vatican news conference before going to rehearsal.

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37,547 views • 7 months ago

After Trump erroneously claimed the pope supports Iran having nuclear arms, the pope said the Church's mission is “to proclaim the Gospel, to preach peace.” It has opposed all nuclear weapons “for years.” 🎥 via RAI News24

After Trump erroneously claimed the pope supports Iran having nuclear arms, the pope said the Church's mission is “to proclaim the Gospel, to preach peace.” It has opposed all nuclear weapons “for years.” 🎥 via RAI News24

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In his message for the World Day of Communications, May 17, Pope Leo XIV warned that AI must not replace human creativity, responsibility or critical thinking, saying the challenge “is not technological, but anthropological.” READ: 📸 CNS photos/Lola Gomez

In his message for the World Day of Communications, May 17, Pope Leo XIV warned that AI must not replace human creativity, responsibility or critical thinking, saying the challenge “is not technological, but anthropological.” READ: 📸 CNS photos/Lola Gomez

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Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of healthcare being accessible to everyone, especially the most vulnerable, during an audience at the Vatican with people taking part in a conference in Rome March 18, 2026. 🎥 CNS photo/Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of healthcare being accessible to everyone, especially the most vulnerable, during an audience at the Vatican with people taking part in a conference in Rome March 18, 2026. 🎥 CNS photo/Vatican Media

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20,199 views • 3 months ago

At the Vatican Angelus March 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said the Middle East has suffered “atrocious violence of war” for two weeks and voiced concern for Lebanon. He appealed to those responsible: “cease the fire, reopen paths of dialogue.”

At the Vatican Angelus March 15, 2026, Pope Leo XIV said the Middle East has suffered “atrocious violence of war” for two weeks and voiced concern for Lebanon. He appealed to those responsible: “cease the fire, reopen paths of dialogue.”

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Day 2 of the papal trip: Pope Leo arrived in Annaba, Algeria, and went straight to the archaeological site of ancient Hippo, where St. Augustine once served as bishop. Despite the rain, he ceremonially planted and watered an olive sapling among the ruins. 📸(CNS Photo/Lola Gomez)

Day 2 of the papal trip: Pope Leo arrived in Annaba, Algeria, and went straight to the archaeological site of ancient Hippo, where St. Augustine once served as bishop. Despite the rain, he ceremonially planted and watered an olive sapling among the ruins. 📸(CNS Photo/Lola Gomez)

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11,466 views • 2 months ago

CNS interview: Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Ore., said the U.S. immigration system “isn’t working.” He urged a more humane process and stressed access to sacraments and pastoral care for people held in detention. 🎥 (CNS photo/Robert Duncan)

CNS interview: Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Ore., said the U.S. immigration system “isn’t working.” He urged a more humane process and stressed access to sacraments and pastoral care for people held in detention. 🎥 (CNS photo/Robert Duncan)

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17,158 views • 4 months ago

The pope concluded the Stations of the Cross service at the Colosseum in Rome, April 3, 2026, with an ancient biblical blessing that St. Francis used so frequently, it became known as his own blessing & prayer Read more at the link in bio 📽️ (CNS photo/Vatican Media/Lola Gomez)

The pope concluded the Stations of the Cross service at the Colosseum in Rome, April 3, 2026, with an ancient biblical blessing that St. Francis used so frequently, it became known as his own blessing & prayer Read more at the link in bio 📽️ (CNS photo/Vatican Media/Lola Gomez)

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11,401 views • 3 months ago

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first speech in French in Monaco from the balcony of the Prince’s Palace, accompanied by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco

Pope Leo XIV delivers his first speech in French in Monaco from the balcony of the Prince’s Palace, accompanied by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco

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So many people were in St. Peter's Square, even a parishioner from the new pope's home diocese of Chicago!

So many people were in St. Peter's Square, even a parishioner from the new pope's home diocese of Chicago!

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25,959 views • 1 year ago