As Pope Leo XIV settles into his new role on the Throne of Peter, early indications are that he will respect and maintain the ...

Beneath Taiwan’s high-profile fight for global recognition lies a parallel contest in capitals scattered across the Caribbean ...

Japanese law prevents women from sitting on the Crysanthemum Throne, but as the Imperial Family looks to make an impact on ...

This marks a significant moment as it suggests a new chapter in diplomatic relations between the ... would include stops in Uruguay and Peru where Pope Leo had previously resided. This engagement ...

Pope Leo XIV receives U.S. Vice President J.D ... This isn’t the first time Vatican ceremonies have opened space for diplomatic engagement: during Pope Francis’ funeral, Trump and Zelenskyy ...

Pope Leo XIV has made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop. The nomination signals Leo is continuing the Vatican’s 2018 ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope ... minister but was represented by its ambassador, reports said. Diplomatic protocol also dictated the dress code: While most ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to ...

The highest honours have gone to Sir Antony Gormley, the sculptor behind the Angel of the North, and Professor Jocelyn Bell ...