In taking the name Leo XIV, the first American pope signaled a desire to imitate his much-beloved 19th-century predecessor ...

Holy water is a pretty regular feature at Catholic churches, so why were some commentators on social media in an uproar over ...

Catholics, Leo suggests, should neither attempt to dominate the political sphere nor separate themselves from it.

Scriptural passages would be sprinkled in like seasoning on a well-prepared meal, but Scripture was never at the heart of the ...

Upon Francis’ death, Leo took up the exhortation and made it his own. The Vicar of Christ is pulling all Christians aside to remind us to love the poor. The implicit message is strong: We are ...

Making the first state visit of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and spoke of common concerns ...

Pope Leo XIV met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and spoke of common concerns, including war, migration, ecology and ...

Pope Leo XIV has pledged to rebuild trust with the Jewish community, but a top cardinal’s reference to Israel’s offensive as a ‘massacre’ has reopened wounds.

Pope Leo XIV met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Tuesday, highlighting the strong ...

Pope Leo XIV talks to visitors during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 8. (CNS/Lola ...