Pope Leo XIV offers an uplifting message urging seminarians to be joyful and honest
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV kicked off a weeklong celebration of Catholic clergy Tuesday by encouraging seminarians…
The success of a key NATO summit is in doubt after Spain rejects a big hike in defense spending
BRUSSELS (AP) — The success of a key NATO summit hung in the balance on Friday, after Spain…
Pope Leo XIV faces big challenge with Vatican’s financial crisis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — As a bishop in Peru, Robert Prevost was often on the lookout for used…
Czech justice minister resigns over a donated bitcoin scandal
PRAGUE — Czech Republic Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned from his post over a bitcoin-related scandal on Friday.…
As Pope Leo XIV faces new scrutiny, victims of abusive Catholic group praise his help
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful Catholic movement whose…
‘He listened to me’: Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn’t
VATICAN CITY — VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful…
Portugal holds a third general election in 3 years. But the vote might not end the political turmoil
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Voters in Portugal returned to the polls on Sunday for a third general election…
Pete Hegseth: A Flawed Secretary of Defense | Forum | Opinion
For a dead man walking, Pete Hegseth sure seems healthy. Any one of the several scandals he’s weathered…
Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy
The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the…
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…
Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and…