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…
Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as…
Papabile of the Day: Cardinal Mario Grech, the ‘Maltese Falcon’ full of surprises
Each day between now and the May 7 conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, we are…
These papal tailors aren’t expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope
ROME (AP) — Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect…
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
VATICAN CITY (AP) — As the Vatican switches gears from saying goodbye to Pope Francis to electing his…
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave…
What to know about the death of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Here are the…