Pope Leo XIV announced the second World Children's Day, set for 25-27 September 2026, building on the first edition in 2024 that brought together 100,000 children from 101 countries.
Pope Leo XIV addressed healthcare leaders at a seminar on ethics, urging them to respect human dignity when integrating AI into medicine and to prioritize solidarity and the common good.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the Jubilee of the Poor with thousands at St. Peter's Basilica, calling on world leaders to heed the cries of the poor and affirming that there is no peace without justice.
Hollywood stars including Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee visited the Vatican to meet Pope Leo, discussing cinema's role in inspiring hope and giving voice to displaced communities worldwide.
Pope Leo inaugurated the San Martino Outpatient Clinic near St. Peter's Square, expanding free healthcare services for the poor alongside the Mother of Mercy Clinic.