Dear readers,
One year after the election of Leo XIV, Aleteia Magazine opens the doors of the Vatican to bring you an inside look at the life and spirituality of the first US pope in history.
Elected in just twenty-four hours, Leo XIV defies expectations. His approach? To live out the promise he made in his very first address from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica: to seek an “unarmed and disarming” peace.
Who truly is the 267th successor of Peter? How has he lived at the Vatican over the past year? What are his plans for the Church and the world?
This exceptional 130-page magazine offers a unique deep-dive into a pontificate where peace is both the driving force and the aspiration.
Hugues Lefevre
Editor-in-chief
May 2026
"A Year With Pope Leo XIV"
✔︎ Stories, analysis, interviews, and testimonies… everything you need to understand the first steps of Pope Leo XIV.
✔︎ Discover his approach to bringing peace to the Church and advancing the reforms of his predecessor, Francis.
✔︎ Step inside Castel Gandolfo—his private retreat.
✔︎ Meet those who work alongside him and help craft his speeches.
✔︎ Explore ten challenges he faces.
✔︎ Gain insights from twelve Vatican experts, cardinals, and close collaborators on Leo XIV.
✔︎ Dive into his Augustinian spirituality.
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