05/08/2026
One year ago today, the world was taken by surprise with the historic announcement of Pope Leo XIV as the new pope—the first ever from the United States. As he continues in his ministry for the Church, let us remember to pray for him and for the Holy Spirit to continue to guide him as he leads the nearly 1.4 billion Catholics around the world.
Let us know in the comments below what you remember about the day Pope Leo XIV became pope or what has been memorable to you in the first year of his papacy!