Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns around the world, and they dedicate their lives to a variety of religious ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first ever U.S. pope .

Robert Francis Prevost was chosen on Thursday, May 8, to succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church.

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial. He has inherited the Holy See’s chronic, 50 million to 60 ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience, a regular weekly gathering he is expected to hold for the rest of his papacy. Following several busy weeks that included the funeral for ...

before the installation of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) A woman holds a picture of Pope Leo XIV while visiting St. Peter's Basilica on May 15, 2025. (Brian ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, called for peace in Gaza and Ukraine at his inaugural mass.

A Chinese flag is set near a Vatican flag with Pope Leo XIV picture as a nun waits the arrival of the Pope for his weekly ...

Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica after his election, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. People hold up a US flag as the newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears ...

The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter’s Square on June 7 during a ...

Pope Francis passed away at age 88 due to health issues. A friend of mine, Jordan Cook, along with 24 pilgrims from St.

Villanova basketball and the Wildcats in general received representation at the Vatican. All thanks to Pope Leo XIV.