The Pope's Homilies - English Version of the Pope’s Sermons and Speeches

"As soon as we were born, we needed others in order to live; left to ourselves, we would not have survived. Someone else saved us by caring for us in body and spirit. All of us are alive today thanks to a relationship, a free and freeing relationship of human kindness and mutual care." Today’s homily was given by Pope Leo XIV on June 1, 2025, the 7th Sunday of Easter, during the Jubilee...

"At times we have the impression that we cannot find meaning for our lives: we feel useless, inadequate, just like the labourers who wait in the marketplace, waiting for someone to hire them to work." Today’s speech was given by Pope Leo XIV on June 4, 2025, during his weekly general audience. This is part of the cycle of catechesis on the theme “Jesus Christ our Hope”. This series of ca...

"A rather unusual sower goes out to sow, but does not care where the seed falls. He throws the seeds even where it is unlikely they will bear fruit: on the path, on the rocks, among the thorns. This attitude surprises the listener and induces him to ask: how come?" Today’s catechesis was given by Pope Leo XIV on May 21, 2025, during his first general audience. This is part of the cycle o...

"How important it is to listen! Jesus says, “My sheep listen to my voice”." This homily was given by Pope Leo XIV on May 11, 2025, the 4th Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday.

"I was chosen, without any merit of my own, and now, with fear and trembling, I come to you as a brother , who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy, walking with you on the path of God’s love, for he wants us all to be united in one family." This homily was given by Pope Leo XIV on May 18, 2025, the 5th Sunday of Easter during his inauguration mass. 

"A lack of faith is often tragically accompanied by the loss of meaning in life, the neglect of mercy, appalling violations of human dignity, the crisis of the family and so many other wounds that afflict our society." This homily was given by Pope Leo XIV on May 9, 2025, during a mass with the Cardinals the day after his election.

"Peace be with you all!" In this first episode we have the translation of the first public message that Pope Leo gave after his election on May 8, 2025.