Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholics to Read Printed Books

May 8, 2026 - 04:00
Pope Leo XIV Urges Catholics to Read Printed Books
Pope Leo XIV admires the Borso d’Este Bible, a jewel of Renaissance art, at the Vatican on May 7, 2026.

The pontiff marked the centenary of the Vatican Publishing House, saying printed books remain a vital “opportunity to think” in the digital age.