Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about ...

During his 12-year pontificate, Pope Francis urged Catholics to shake up their church and “make a mess” if they had to. It ...

In his first public blessing as pope, Leo XIV concluded with a "Hail Mary," after commemorating the feast of Our Lady of Pompei. His first papal journey took him to the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good ...

A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a ...

The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of ...

Leo’s commitments present a challenge to the nationalism and isolationism currently promoted by the White House.

A new photo of Leo XIV stands by frescoes representing past papal visits to a Virgin Mary icon in the Sanctuary of Our Mother ...

The atmosphere in the Eternal City was electric.

Global dignitaries and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Vatican City on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV presides ...

ANALYSIS: They share a love for St. Augustine but diverge on politics, immigration and AI. The conversation between Leo XIV and JD Vance is just beginning.

Chicago Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy, left, yells as Kyle Monangai #25 catches a pass and runs drills during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 10, 2025. This ...

So what can we expect from Pope Leo XIV, and what do we hope he will bring to his papacy? The Editorial Board Roundtable ...