White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City on Thursday, May 8, signifying that the College of Cardinals ...

So far, Pope Leo XIV has leaned fairly heavily into the legacy of his storied predecessor, Leo XIII, but he reflects Leo X.

Pope Leo XIV said, "You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings. A leader who mocks the weak, exalts himself, and ...

The Catholic Church’s first pope from the Augustinian order is already helping to educate the faithful through his deep ...

Pope Leo XIV has taken to social media to criticize Vice President JD Vance's recent comments on prioritizing love and care ...

A cute brick house in a south Chicago suburb has been blessed with a substantial bump in value, thanks to Pope Leo.

Soon after Pope Leo XIV emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, my husband sent me a screenshot of his X account. At first, I didn’t believe the picture was real — Did the new pope ...

News, anecdotes, and fresh stories about our new Pope, Leo XIV, are in such high demand—here's why we think his appeal, and ...

Pope Francis was an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, which leaves many wondering what new Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, will do next ...

Robert Francis Prevost is the new Pope, the first American in history: "Peace be with you all", the opening words from the ...

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