Pope Leo XIV Highlights ‘Key Aspects’ of Catholic Charismatic Renewal

U.S. Catholic charismatic leaders announce ecumenically-oriented evangelization initiative

The launch of "Evangelize USA" was announced following Pope Leo XIV's May 30 audience with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service. [...]

Pope Leo XIV Highlights ‘Key Aspects’ of Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Pope Leo XIV waves to participants at his first meeting with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal on May 30, 2026, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to pursue their mission by placing themselves at the service of dioceses and parishes.

Pope Leo XIV highlights ‘key aspects’ of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal

In his first meeting with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR), Pope Leo XIV focused on five “key aspects” of the spirituality that characterizes the movement. “God has indeed blessed your communities with so many gifts, including spiritual vitality,” Leo declared before thousands of charismatic Catholics who gathered with him on May 30 in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. “The years following the Second Vatican Council were…