Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost presided over one of the most revolutionary reforms of Pope Francis’ pontificate by having women serve on the Vatican board that vets nominations ...

COMMENTARY: In a blunt address to diplomats, the new Pope defends the dignity of life, the family and the most vulnerable — ...

Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but ...

Here are some of the challenges that Leo will face as he takes up the mantle of Pope. The world will be watching to see ...

Last week, white smoke from the Vatican signaled that he'd been elected the first North American pope in the history of the ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the Church.

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday (May 10), making clear that he will follow in the modernizing reforms of Pope Francis to make the Catholic Church inclusive, attentive to ...

Rising authoritarianism, armed conflicts, and technological upheaval are eroding the foundations of international law. One ...

Pope Leo XIV received US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican Monday, ahead of a ...

Pope Leo XIV will formally assume leadership of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass in St.

Israeli strikes continued to pound the Gaza Strip Wednesday, killing at least 82 people, including several women and a ...

Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.