Opus Dei

The theme of Pope Leo’s apostolic journey to Spain from 6-12 June is, “Lift up your eyes!” This article contains text and video excerpts from the journey, with links to the full itinerary and text of each stop along the way. It is updated daily.

In his 3 June general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and one of the fundamental elements of the sacred liturgy: the rite.

In his 27 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and tradition and development in liturgical reform.

In his 20 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and the liturgy in the mystery of the Church.

In 2026, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 May. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom in the Church to prepare for this feast, fifty days after Easter.

In his 13 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the Virgin Mary as model of the Church.

In his 6 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the eschatological dimension of the Church.

In his prayer intention for this month, Pope Leo invites us to pray that no one might lack the food they need and that we might learn to live more responsibly, recognizing that the earth’s resources are a gift for everyone. He also encourages us to awaken a new awareness—one capable of gratitude, sharing and caring for others, thus promoting a culture of solidarity.

In this month’s intention, the Holy Father thinks especially of priests “when loneliness weighs heavily, when doubt clouds their hearts, and when exhaustion seems stronger than hope.” He prays that they might rediscover that “they are not mere functionaries or lonely heroes, but beloved sons…and pastors sustained by the prayer of their people.” Likewise, he invites the entire community to care for them through being near, sincere listening, and constant prayer, recognizing that they too need to be supported

Vatican News releases a 27-minute documentary looking back at the most significant moments of Pope Francis’ pontificate, a powerful testimony of mercy and closeness that the Church is still learning from today.