The Office of Communications received the following message from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), granting permission for parishes to use specific digital images of Pope Leo XIV with specific attribution. One of these photos is approved for printing as well. Please see full details and download images below.
Message from USCCB
I am happy to report that we have purchased a high resolution digital file of Pope Leo’s official Vatican portrait, and have been given authorization by Vatican Media to distribute this photo to the U.S. dioceses for further distribution to parishes, schools, etc.
You can find the photo along with the copyright language provided by Vatican Media, in the One Drive folder below:
a. Leo XIV – DIO COMMS DIRECTORS
b. Password: HabemusLeoXIV!
c. All photos are to be used with credit: CNS photo /Lola Gomez
d. There are two photos with “KMcLaren” in the .jpg title. Those balcony photos are to be used with credit: CNS photo/Kendall McLaren
e. This link will remain active until June 1st. Please let me know if you need access to these files after that date.
In addition, a high resolution image of Pope Leo on the loggia following his election has also been added to the folder. If using this photo for web or digital purposes, please include the copyright: CNS photo/Lola Gomez. If you prefer, this image can also be printed for your parishes, schools, etc. The image should hold up to being printed up to size 16×24.
