How to spend your holidays according to the Popes
As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6…
Pope Leo XIV begins six-week vacation with a pile of homework
VATICAN CITY (AP) — In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who…
Vatican document leak reignites Latin Mass debate
Documents have emerged, in what appears a leak at the Vatican, which indicate that the majority of Catholic…
Madonna’s Distant Cousin Is Reportedly Pope Leo XIV
The new pope is kin to Madonna — at least, according to Madonna and The New York Times.…
Called to be human – Vatican News
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, explores how the words of Pope Leo XIV can be traced back to…
Pope Leo holds U.S. citizenship. Can he still be a foreign head of state?
Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely…
Pope Leo XIV is back on social media, with a message of peace
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican’s official social media handles, with a…
Conservatives see some optimism after election of Pope Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY (AP) — They went into last week’s conclave vastly outnumbered and smarting after being sidelined by…
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an…
American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals
The cardinal electors of the Catholic Church elected an American from among their own ranks on Thursday to…
Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff…
Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?
VATICAN CITY (AP) — While Pope Franci s accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much…