Did you hear what Pope Leo XIV said about Charlie Kirk or President Donald Trump? What about his thoughts on the Rapture or whether it’s OK to be cremated? These are just a few of the topics the ...

(RNS) — In his first in-depth interviews since his election, Pope Leo XIV set out his vision for the Catholic Church: open to dialogue yet firm on doctrine. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In two wide-ranging ...

Francis even lent Perlasca money after his Vatican bank accounts were frozen, the correspondence shows. The messages include photographs of correspondence between Francis and Perlasca, including one ...

Pope Leo XIV's wide-ranging interview with a veteran Vatican journalist offered the world the first chance to hear the new pope speak on several hot-button issues in his own words. Leo's comments ...

Pope Leo’s responses to questions from Elise Ann Allen demonstrated a realistic understanding of the American church.

Pope Francis offered his "blessings and congratulations" to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden in a phone call on Thursday, seeking to rebuild rapport with Washington after four years of sometimes ...

Pope Leo XIV has thanked Italy for its efforts to combat human trafficking but urged the country to remain open to welcoming ...

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region ...

Pope Leo not planning big changes to Catholic teachings In interview, Leo says he will keep Pope Francis' policies Pope shies away from direct criticism of Trump, Israel Leo decries abuse by clergy, ...

I often wonder, even though the teaching of Sacred Scripture is so clear about the poor, why many people continue to think that they can safely disregard the poor,” Pope Leo XIV states in his first ...

Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Turkey and Lebanon next month on his first foreign trip as pope. The Vatican announced Tuesday ...

VATICAN CITY – In his first interview as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV talked about his concerns about income inequality, polarization and the need for peace. "We have to continue to ...