The pope addressed the synod’s 16th ordinary council at its offices just outside the Vatican, where members are meeting June ...

Pope Leo, who was elected in May to the surprise of close conclave watchers, is the first to hail from the United States in the history of the church. A Chicago native, he attended Villanova ...

In celebration of this year's Pope Day, an exhibit dedicated to Pope Leo XIV will take place, marking the first under his ...

Pope Leo XIV told 400 bishops and cardinals from nearly 40 countries that they “must be firm and decisive in dealing with ...

Pope Leo XIV has blessed an NFL player ahead of the 2025 regular season. The first American pope is from Chicago, Illinois.

Former Iowa football star tight end Sam LaPorta recently got married and saw the blessings continue with a special trip to ...

Catholic Bishop Robert Barron shared his thoughts on Pope Leo XIV's election and what it means for the Church's future.

Pope Leo has returned to the tradition of awarding bonuses to Vatican employees for their work in the weeks following ...

When a newly elected Pope Leo XIV appeared wearing the red mozzetta, a traditional papal garment set aside for over a decade, ...

In a message against all forms of abuse, Pope Leo XIV has called for a cultural transformation within the Catholic Church.

Delivered just six weeks after Leo's election, it creates a broad picture of a new era unfolding in the Catholic Church.

"Our youth must be helped, and not hindered, in their journey towards maturity and true responsibility," he said.