Pope Leo XIV has published his first Apostolic Exhortation as a call that also resonates in the heart of the Shalom Community, which is called to evangelization and to serving young people who are distant from the Church, as well as the poorest and those in need.

Until November 30, composers can submit original songs to represent the missionary spirit and joy of World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027.

Throughout the month that the Church dedicates to the prayer of the Rosary, the Pope asks that it be prayed for the intention of peace.

The Holy Father turns 70 this Sunday, September 14, a date on which the Church also celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This is his first birthday as pontiff, after being elected on May 8 of this year. Below, we revisit some milestones of his journey so far: North American Roots Robert Francis Prevost was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is the son of Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers: Louis Martín and John Joseph. On the eve of his birthday, September 13, the Vatican released the trailer of a documentary portraying his childhood in Chicago, his family ...

In total, there were four key moments when the Holy Father met with pilgrims during the Jubilee of Youth.

Pope Leo XIV announced it today, August 3, at the conclusion of the Sending Mass celebrated in Tor Vergata, which marked the end of the Jubilee of Youth, attended by 1 million pilgrims from all over the world.

In a truly historic vigil, young people of different nationalities asked the Holy Father questions about friendship, the value of human relationships, the call to goodness, and making radical life choices.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed with joy hundreds of young people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, who took part today, July 29, in the opening Mass of the Youth Jubilee—the first major gathering of youth with the Holy Father.

The Jubilee of Youth is coming! From July 28 to August 3, 2025, Rome will celebrate the Year of Hope, bringing together young people from various countries. Here you can find the full program of the Jubilee, to help you plan your pilgrimage to the Vatican and take part in the events organized by the Catholic Community Shalom, which will experience this joyful moment in unity with Pope Leo XIV.