Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for unity within the Catholic Church. He spoke to priests during a special Holy Year week ...

Dean of the College of Cardinals Giovanni Battista Re spreads incense around the coffin of Pope Francis during his funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Leo was first appointed a bishop by Francis in 2015 and then chosen by the late pope to take up a senior Vatican role two years ago. He has frequently praised his predecessor in his first weeks.

In selecting the name he did, Pope Leo XIV “grafted” his pontificate onto that of Pope Leo XIII, and made a priority of ...

VATICAN CITY — A significant early challenge for Pope Leo XIV will be how he chooses to handle the restrictions that Pope Francis placed on the traditional Latin Mass (TLM).

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago is readying itself to celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church. Formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago native ...

Now that Chicago can claim a pope, some believe this papal association might improve the city’s image on the international scene.

At his inaugural Mass on May 18, 2025, Pope Leo XIV reached out his arm to sprinkle holy water and revealed a shirt with cufflinks, which Francis had largely avoided. He was also wearing an amitto ...

Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges to make the Catholic ...

(RNS) — Pope Leo’s election also offers hope, because he reminds the world that religious conviction need not serve nationalist power.

Pope Leo XIV’s comments suggest these same principles will shape the Holy Father’s approach to similar questions surrounding AI. Foundations of Catholic social teaching ...

Pope Leo XIV attends a meditation on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Holy See in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew ...