Number of articles: 66

Catechesis on Jesus Christ, Our Hope

A collection of audiences on Jesus Christ, our hope, for the Jubilee of Hope, begun by Pope Francis in December 2024 and continued by Pope Leo XIV from July to December 2025. Available for download as an ebook.

“Jesus Christ reveals the Father with his own humanity”

In his 21 January general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the way Jesus Christ reveals the Father.

“Only when we speak with God can we also speak about Him”

In his 14 January general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the way Jesus Christ transforms our relationship with God.

Humanising the digital world: a challenge from Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV met with influencers back in July. This is what he told them. (In the text below, the regular text is taken directly from the Pope's meeting with influencers on 29 July 2025. The italics are further reflections and ideas about how to put his advice into practice.)

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Vatican Council II: “The polar star guiding the Church’s journey”

In his 7 January general audience, Pope Leo XIV began a new catechetical cycle dedicated to the Second Vatican Council.

“The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace”

On Christmas day, Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christ, who is our peace, and imparted the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing.

“We are absorbed by many activities”

In his 17 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Easter as the refuge of the restless heart.

“Death is not the end, but the passage towards full light”

In his 10 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection as the final answer to the question of death.

Michelle, Lebanon: The Pope's visit brought us hope

On 4 August 2020, the explosion in Beirut shattered a nation and reduced Michelle’s home to rubble. Five years later, the Pope’s visit brought renewed hope and reconciliation to a people who “always find the courage to rise again.”

“It’s incredible to see the Pope in my own country”

In Rome and Beirut, Angelica shares what hope, faith, and union with the Pope mean to her.

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