As the cardinals gather at the Vatican to elect a new pope, here's the lowdown on the perks, pomp and powers of the pontiff ...

According to Gates Jr., Pope Leo is also related to Boucher de Grandpre, who fought against the British during the ...

The cultural and pastoral diversity among clergy is not a burden but a gift that should enrich communion within the church ...

Pope Leo XIV met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres during a private audience at the Vatican June 11. The meeting ...

Now then, the Bishop of Charlotte, Michael Martin, wants to put such severe restrictions on the Latin Mass as will set it on ...

Sister Maria Gloria Riva from a cloistered, contemplative monastery in the small state of San Marino in Italy, was the ...

Even when it seems we are able to do little in life, it is always worthwhile. There is always the possibility to find meaning ...

VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV blessed the more than 150 cyclists competing in the Giro d’Italia on Sunday as the three-week race’s final stage began with an unprecedented ...

On Saturday, May 31, Pope Leo XIV marked the end of May outside the Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini in the Vatican. When they were there, the faithful began a candlelit procession as they made ...

LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration information Friday with his new Vatican address and a headshot.

Figari was sanctioned by the Vatican in 2017, and papally-mandated leadership was appointed to reform the group. Pope Francis in July 2023 sent his top investigating duo to Lima to investigate ...