Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travelsPope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and put the rest in God’s hands.
The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port
Read full article: The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at portPope Leo XIV has offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he wrapped up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV sends message of support to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign trip
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV sends message of support to southern Lebanon as he ends 1st foreign tripPope Leo XIV has prayed at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, urging justice for the 218 victims.
Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace' alongside country's Christian and Muslim leaders
Read full article: Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace' alongside country's Christian and Muslim leadersPope Leo XIV has celebrated Lebanon's tradition of interfaith coexistence as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region.
Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoilPope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon highlights the country's religious pluralism and sends a message to Christians not to abandon the region.
Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV doubles down on insistence for 2-state solution to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflictPope Leo XIV has doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hopePope Leo XIV has challenged Lebanon’s political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside.
Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians
Read full article: Pope visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying ChristiansPope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying there as he focused on strengthening ties with Orthodox patriarchs.
The Latest: Pope Leo XIV calls for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed was established
Read full article: The Latest: Pope Leo XIV calls for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed was establishedPope Leo XIV has marked a significant moment in his first foreign trip to Turkey by visiting the site of the historic Council of Nicaea.
Pope joins patriarchs from East and West at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity
Read full article: Pope joins patriarchs from East and West at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unityPope Leo XIV has joined Orthodox patriarchs and ecumenical leaders in Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
Read full article: Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrenderIsraeli forces killed a pair of Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank after they appeared to surrender to troops, drawing Palestinian accusations that the men were executed “in cold blood.”.
Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary
Read full article: Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminaryPope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey, marking a key event in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity.
Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah official in its first strike on Beirut in months
Read full article: Israel says it killed a senior Hezbollah official in its first strike on Beirut in monthsIsrael has struck Lebanon’s capital for the first time since June, saying it killed Hezbollah’s chief of staff and warning the Iran-backed militant group not to rearm and rebuild.
Belarus frees 2 imprisoned Catholic priests after talks with Vatican
Read full article: Belarus frees 2 imprisoned Catholic priests after talks with VaticanOfficials say two Roman Catholic priests imprisoned on what human rights officials said were politically related charges were freed from prison following talks with the Vatican.
As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
Read full article: As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issuesThe U.S. feminist movement’s perpetual quest for gender equality has suffered notable setbacks during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia
Read full article: Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by RussiaUkraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war.
Pope strongly backs US bishops in blasting Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment
Read full article: Pope strongly backs US bishops in blasting Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatmentPope Leo XIV has strongly backed U.S. bishops who condemned the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voices
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV celebrates cinema with Hollywood stars and urges inclusion of marginal voicesPope Leo XIV has welcomed Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett, Greta Gerwig and dozens of other Hollywood luminaries to a special Vatican audience.
US Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump’s second term
Read full article: US Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump’s second termU.S. Catholic bishops have elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Vatican investigates Swiss Guard after allegations of an antisemitic incident in St. Peter's Square
Read full article: Vatican investigates Swiss Guard after allegations of an antisemitic incident in St. Peter's SquareThe Vatican has launched an investigation into a possible antisemitic incident involving a Swiss Guard.
At the 6-months mark, Pope Leo finds his footing and starts charting his own path and style
Read full article: At the 6-months mark, Pope Leo finds his footing and starts charting his own path and stylePope Leo XIV is getting used to being pope at the six-month mark, following his shock election in May and sharp learning curve over the summer.
Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
Read full article: Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United StatesPope Leo XIV has called for deep reflection in the United States regarding the treatment of detained migrants.
Prince William burnishes credentials as king-in-waiting with Earthshot Prize and COP30 in Brazil
Read full article: Prince William burnishes credentials as king-in-waiting with Earthshot Prize and COP30 in BrazilPrince William, the heir to the British throne, will be on the streets of Rio de Janeiro this week to promote his Earthshot Prize, an initiative to find solutions to major environmental issues.
Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DC
Read full article: Immigration crackdown stokes fear and solidarity at a Catholic church in DCThe Shrine of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic church a short drive from the White House, was intended to be a sanctuary for worshippers.
American cardinal celebrates old Latin Mass in St. Peter's in a sign of change
Read full article: American cardinal celebrates old Latin Mass in St. Peter's in a sign of changeA top American cardinal has celebrated a traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica with the explicit permission of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saint
Read full article: Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saintPope Leo XIV has canonized Venezuela's “doctor of the poor” before tens of thousands of people.
One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder
Read full article: One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodderPrince Andrew has been banished from the royal whirl after emails emerged this week showing that he had remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted.
Pope denounces use of hunger as weapon of war as he urges world leaders 'not to look the other way'
Read full article: Pope denounces use of hunger as weapon of war as he urges world leaders 'not to look the other way'Pope Leo XIV has denounced the use of hunger as a weapon of war during an address to a U.N. agency.
Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims and tougher sanctions for abusers
Read full article: Vatican report calls for reparations for sex abuse victims and tougher sanctions for abusersThe Vatican’s child protection board says the Catholic Church has a moral duty to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal.
Trial against famous ex-Jesuit artist, accused of abusing women, to start with judges named
Read full article: Trial against famous ex-Jesuit artist, accused of abusing women, to start with judges namedThe Vatican has taken the unusual step of announcing that it had named judges to decide the fate of a famous ex-Jesuit artist accused of sexually, spiritually and psychologically abusing women.
The West Bank's dwindling Palestinian Christian communities continue to struggle amid violence
Read full article: The West Bank's dwindling Palestinian Christian communities continue to struggle amid violenceEarly on Sunday mornings, tolling bells call the faithful to worship at the three churches in Taybeh.
Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown
Read full article: Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometownPope Leo XIV has urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks.
Colombian President Petro suggests Qatar could mediate US military actions off Venezuela
Read full article: Colombian President Petro suggests Qatar could mediate US military actions off VenezuelaColombian President Gustavo Petro has proposed that Qatar could mediate to end the U.S. military presence in international waters near Venezuela.
Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxury
Read full article: Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in a bubble of luxuryPope Leo XIV has criticized how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.
Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths
Read full article: Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truthsPope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.
El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown
Read full article: El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdownThe Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown has met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip, says he'll bring message of peace
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip, says he'll bring message of peacePope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon next month on his first foreign trip as pope.
Pope names successor to embattled New Orleans archbishop after sex abuse settlement
Read full article: Pope names successor to embattled New Orleans archbishop after sex abuse settlementPope Leo XIV has named a successor to the embattled archbishop of New Orleans two weeks after the archdiocese agreed to a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia is ready to raise its highest tower and become Europe's tallest church
Read full article: Barcelona's Sagrada Familia is ready to raise its highest tower and become Europe's tallest churchBarcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica is ready to raise its immense central tower over the coming months and become the tallest Christian church in Europe.
Pope praises forgiveness as mother of slain US journalist James Foley speaks of healing at Vatican
Read full article: Pope praises forgiveness as mother of slain US journalist James Foley speaks of healing at VaticanThe mother of James Foley, the American journalist kidnapped and beheaded by Islamic militants in Syria in 2014, has told her story of loss and healing at a Vatican vigil attended by Pope Leo XIV.
Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons
Read full article: Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloonsThe Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up is celebrating his 70th birthday with gospel music and a balloon release outside his boyhood home.
Pope Leo XIV marvels at his 'huge learning curve' in an interview released on his 70th birthday
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV marvels at his 'huge learning curve' in an interview released on his 70th birthdayPope Leo XIV has marveled at the “huge learning curve” he has taken on as pontiff and likened some aspects of the job to jumping “in on the deep end of the pool very quickly.”.
A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church's first millennial saint
Read full article: A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church's first millennial saintPope Leo XIV will preside over his first canonization ceremony Sunday to create the first millennial saint.
About 100 bodies recovered from landslide-hit village in Sudan's Darfur as pope urges help
Read full article: About 100 bodies recovered from landslide-hit village in Sudan's Darfur as pope urges helpSearch teams have recovered around 100 bodies from a remote village in Sudan's Darfur region after a landslide devastated the area over the weekend.
Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcome
Read full article: Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis' legacy of welcomePope Leo XIV has met with one of the most prominent advocates for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church.
Pope demands end to the 'pandemic of arms' as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting
Read full article: Pope demands end to the 'pandemic of arms' as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shootingPope Leo XIV has demanded an end to the “pandemic of arms” during a public prayer for victims of a shooting at a Catholic school Mass in the United States.
Police say Minneapolis church shooter was filled with hatred and admired mass killers
Read full article: Police say Minneapolis church shooter was filled with hatred and admired mass killersInvestigators in Minneapolis say the shooter who killed two Catholic school students and wounded 18 other people inside a church was obsessed with the idea of killing defenseless children.
Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
Read full article: Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in GazaPope Leo XIV is demanding that Israel stop the “collective punishment” and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.
Pope affirms right of people to return home after unjust exile in meeting with Chagos refugees
Read full article: Pope affirms right of people to return home after unjust exile in meeting with Chagos refugeesPope Leo XIV has affirmed the right of people to return to their homes after an unjust exile.
Over 150 people are still missing after devastating flooding in northwest Pakistan
Read full article: Over 150 people are still missing after devastating flooding in northwest PakistanAnguished Pakistanis are searching remote areas for bodies swept away by weekend flash floods as the death toll has reached 277.
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for local homeless people, invites them to lunch at summer villa
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for local homeless people, invites them to lunch at summer villaPope Leo XIV is spending the last Sunday of his summer vacation with several dozen homeless and poor people and the church volunteers who help them.
100 days of Pope Leo XIV: A calm papacy that avoids polemics is coming into focus
Read full article: 100 days of Pope Leo XIV: A calm papacy that avoids polemics is coming into focusPope Leo XIV is marking his first 100 days in office, showing a mix of continuity with and change from Pope Francis' papacy.
The Latest: Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in Ukraine
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending war in UkraineU.S. President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet next Friday in Alaska to discuss bringing an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are 'the sign a different world is possible'
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are 'the sign a different world is possible'Pope Leo XIV has told over a million Catholic youths they are a sign that a different world is possible.
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reforms
Read full article: Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reformsA survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru brought her public campaign for reform to the American hometown of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV surprises Catholic youth festival with unexpected popemobile salute
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV surprises Catholic youth festival with unexpected popemobile salutePope Leo XIV has surprised tens of thousands of young Catholics by showing up unexpectedly at a Holy Year welcome ceremony.
UN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsens
Read full article: UN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsensThe United Nations human rights office says more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to get food in the Gaza Strip.
Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with observatory visit, call to Buzz Aldrin
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with observatory visit, call to Buzz AldrinPope Leo XIV has marked the 56th anniversary of man’s arrival on the moon Sunday with a visit to the Vatican astronomical observatory in Castel Gandolfo and a call to astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title
Read full article: From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 titleWhite Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV.
Newly elected Seventh-day Adventist Church leader reflects on challenges and faith’s healthy living
Read full article: Newly elected Seventh-day Adventist Church leader reflects on challenges and faith’s healthy livingErton Köhler, a pastor from Brazil, has been elected president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church General Conference.
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
Read full article: Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missingThe death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 82 after searchers found more bodies.
Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore 'body and spirit'
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore 'body and spirit'Pope Leo XIV has arrived at the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo to start a six-week vacation.
Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homework
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homeworkPope Leo XIV is starting a six-week vacation this weekend at the papal summer retreat south of Rome.
Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its $57-68 million deficit
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its $57-68 million deficitPope Leo XIV is marking a feast day as the Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful.
A Congolese customs worker who resisted corruption is beatified by the Vatican
Read full article: A Congolese customs worker who resisted corruption is beatified by the VaticanThe Vatican has beatified a Congolese government worker who was killed for resisting corruption, giving young people in a part of the world wracked with violence a new model of holiness.
What US adults think about Pope Leo XIV, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: What US adults think about Pope Leo XIV, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that just over a month after Pope Leo XIV became the first U.S.-born pontiff, American Catholics are feeling excited about their new religious leader.