VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges ...

Pope Leo XIV has helped sell out a stadium show in Chicago with a promised virtual appearance—scheduled for the same day as a major military parade in Washington, D.C. Within the first 15 ...

In his first general audience in Rome, Pope Leo XIV referred to Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Sower at Sunset” and called it a symbol of hope. A brilliant setting sun illuminates a field as a ...

Such priorities reflect Leo’s enduring closeness to traditional Republican elites such as Sen. Mitch McConnell. In 2016, it was Trump who benefited from the Federalist Society stamp of approval.

Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work in continuing the spiritual and cultural legacy of their ancestors. Before holding his weekly ...

Bishop Mark A. Eckman has been appointed the 13th bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, succeeding Bishop David A. Zubik. The Holy See announced Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV appointed Eckman, who ...

Leonard Leo has more than $1 billion to back Hollywood blockbusters that shield viewers from diversity and other progressive ideas.

Leo, first U.S. pope, has not announced any major decisions yet VATICAN CITY, June 4 (Reuters) - In his first month, Pope Leo has taken a very different approach to his predecessor Francis.

Pope Leo XIV held the third general audience of his pontificate on Wednesday, telling the faithful that even when we feel useless and inadequate, “the Lord reminds us that our life is worthy.” ...

Just as Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II worked to defeat the USSR, Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV can confront Putin’s Russia. President Trump’s Truth Social message after his phone ...

After a month since his election, Pope Leo XIV’s papacy is beginning to take an initial shape, with the Augustinian emphasis on community and a harmonious life in common quickly becoming ...

RNS is bringing together veteran Vatican observers to explore the early signs and analyze first impressions from Pope Leo XIV in a virtual event to be held on Tuesday, June 24, from 12:30–1:30 p ...