VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics, after a breakaway group attached ...

Catholic priests threaten schism with Rome over bishop consecrations as SSPX plans July ceremony without papal approval, escalating decades-long conflict.

VATICAN CITY — Faced with a highly polarized US political landscape, Leo XIV, the first American pope, has opted for discreet and indirect criticism while also keeping channels of communication open.

Leo appealed to global leaders to remain vigilant against mass violence, urging them to ensure “that the horror of genocide ...

During the Mass, the "Cross of Athletes" was entrusted to the archdiocese by Athletica Vaticana, the Holy See's sports ...

As the Olympic flame continued its journey toward the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Games, Pope Leo XIV shared his blessing, welcoming the event as an opportunity to promote peace, solidarity and ...

"Even where weapons roar and arrogance, self-interest and violence seem to prevail," Pope Leo observed, "their presence ...

Pope Leo celebrated the service of consecrated men and women Monday, telling those who had given their lives to God that they ...

The shelves of the Blue Bunny Bookstore in Dedham, Massachusetts, are lined with books by Peter H. Reynolds. He and his twin ...

During the Mass, the "Cross of Athletes" was entrusted to the archdiocese by Athletica Vaticana, the Holy See's sports ...

The Vatican “Sports Cross” arrived at the Basilica of San Babila in Milan on Thursday evening, one week ahead of the opening of the Feb. 6–22 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Since 2012, ...

Here are key things to know ahead of the Pope’s trip to Equatorial Guinea, which will be part of his 2026 visit to Africa.