Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives in private audience Membres du Conseil representatif de Caritas Internationalis at the Vatican on November 21, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

Nearly 10% In Absolute Poverty In Milan - Italy

According to Caritas, 5.6 million people live in absolute poverty in Italy: 9.7% of the population, a figure that is constantly growing. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

CORRECTION DATE - Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 3, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Over 600 Children - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with over 600 children in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on July 2, 2025, including participants from the Vatican’s summer camp and 300 Ukrainian children hosted by Caritas Italiana. The Pope spent time speaking with the children and answering several of their questions. Recalling his own childhood, he shared memories of attending Mass, a place where he encountered other children and friends. Pope Leo XIV encouraged the children to become builders of peace and friendship, even from a young age. The children presented Pope Leo with a variety of gifts, including handmade crafts created during the summer camp, as well as drawings and artwork prepared by the Ukrainian children. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Presidents and National Directors from Caritas of Latin America and the Caribbean in Vatican, on January 15, 2025. Photo by Vatican Meedia/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Presidents and National Directors from Caritas of Latin America and the Caribbean in Vatican, on January 15, 2025. Photo by Vatican Meedia/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Presidents and National Directors from Caritas of Latin America and the Caribbean in Vatican, on January 15, 2025. Photo by Vatican Meedia/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis meets the Caritas’ directors of Latin America and Caribbean In Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Presidents and National Directors from Caritas of Latin America and the Caribbean in Vatican, on January 15, 2025. Photo by Vatican Meedia/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Housing Visits Caritas Association - Paris

Minister of Housing Visits Caritas Association - Paris

Valerie Letard, French Minister for Housing, visits association Cite Caritas CHRS Notre Dame for homeless people and inclusion, on November 18, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Vernier/JBV NEWS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Housing Visits Caritas Association - Paris

Minister of Housing Visits Caritas Association - Paris

Valerie Letard, French Minister for Housing, visits association Cite Caritas CHRS Notre Dame for homeless people and inclusion, on November 18, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Vernier/JBV NEWS/ABACAPRESS.COM