The People’s Republic of China has officially recognized Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment, the Vatican announced, ...

Pope Leo XIV will revive a tradition begun by St. John Paul II in 1983 by personally placing a pallium around the shoulders ...

Most Junes, the U.S. bishops convene for what is commonly called their spring plenary – a mid-year assembly to tend to affairs concerning their episcopal conference, and a way to move forward policies ...

We are very hopeful; you perceive a lot of enthusiasm, anyway, whether from brother priests or from the people of God,” newly ...

The announcement signals that a controversial deal which gives both sides a say on episcopal appointments will continue China said it was willing to promote better relations with the Vatican after the ...

The Vatican says the 2018 agreement, renewed until October 2028, is the best deal it could secure despite its undisclosed ...

Pope Leo XIV waves after walking onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope and the first ...

The Vatican on Wednesday, said it appointed Joseph Lin Yuntuan as bishop of Fuzhou under Pope Leo XIV, signaling continued cooperation under the China deal.

The Vatican announced Wednesday the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Leo XIV, signalling the new pope’s support ...

The Vatican announced Wednesday the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Leo XIV, signalling the new pope's support ...

At one month since his election to the papacy May 8, Pope Leo XIV has so far demonstrated a continuity with his predecessor, ...

The new pope seems remarkably unflustered by his election, aware of the enormity of the change that has happened to him, but ...