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“Our first great desire: a united Church which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world”

Homily at the Holy Mass at the beginning of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate, and final words delivered before the recitation of the Regina Coeli in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Leo XIV receives the Prelate of Opus Dei in audience

The Holy Father received the Prelate of Opus Dei, Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in an audience today.

From the Prelate

My Grain of Sand

Orisun School of Hospitality, Ibadan, offered us an opportunity to give back to society when they organised a service project for us in the Juvenile Correctional Institute at Sango, Ibadan.

From St. Peter’s Square: Habemus Papam!

Report, video, and transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s first words to the faithful from St. Peter’s Basilica following his election.

First Homily of Pope Leo XIV: “We are called to bear witness to our joyful faith in Christ”

Homily during Holy Mass with the Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on the morning of 9 May 2025.

First Activities of Pope Leo XIV

On Saturday, 10 May, the Pope will meet with the cardinals. On Sunday, he will pray the Regina Caeli and give a greeting from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Communiqué from the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household.

Biography and Vocation of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV (United States, 1955) was born in Chicago. On 30 January 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. He was created and proclaimed Cardinal by Pope Francis on 30 September 2023. On 8 May 2025, with the name Leo XIV, he was elected the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.

Remembering Pope Francis

Two UNIV participants, Daniel Marcinak and Matthew Moskowski, recall what a blessing it was being with Pope Francis during his final Easter.

Ana Cecilia, Brazil: "I discovered that my dream could be multiplied"

From her childhood in Curitiba to her commitment to Opus Dei, Ana Cecília has travelled a path of self-discovery. Through medicine and her relationship with God, she found her purpose: to transform lives and fulfil her dream of motherhood by serving others.

One by One

Rodrigo and Mariana: "It's not about drawing lines"

Rodrigo and Mariana reflect on the everyday challenges every couple faces. Their faith leads them to see marriage not only as an earthly commitment, but as a vocation that leads them closer to Heaven.