Pope Leo XIV prayed the Angelus on Sunday, July 13, from Castel Gandolfo, where he is taking a two-week summer break.

We should pray for the conversion of many people, in and outside of the Church, who still do not recognize the urgency of ...

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town back its most illustrious resident after ...

Pope Leo XIV Leads Prayer in St. Peter's Basilica Days After Being Elected — and Includes Nod to Predecessor Pope Francis The pontiff was elected on May 8 after a two-day conclave ...

Pope Leo’s debut: ‘Clear connections’ to Francis, but ‘he’s his own man’ As much as Leo has echoed Francis, the first American pope has staked out differences, too.

The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.

The “urbi et orbi” blessing given by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, after his election May 8, 2025.

The mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique Mamberti said in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope Francis blessing the world with the Eucharist before an empty St. Peter’s Square at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered to be one of the most memorable moments of his pontificate.

Dozens of heads of state attended the funeral service for Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, at St. Peter’s Square today. Follow here for the latest.

The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.

The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a final send-off for a pontiff celebrated as a champion of the poor.