VATICAN CITY — In a week marked by powerful symbolism and global relevance, Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit

ANALYSIS: The way Leo XIV addressed the blessing issue marked a necessary discontinuity with his predecessor. The press conference

Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the

The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded

Since Friday, rebel groups have carried out more than two dozen attacks on civilians and military bases, just

St. Catherine’s incredible spiritual graces led her to sainthood, and her influential writings earned her the title of

COMMENTARY: If ecumenism is to have integrity, it must be built not on gestures that obscure reality, but

The cardinal, who endured long years of imprisonment and forced labor for fidelity to Christ, met with the

The pontiff said the Holy See’s diplomatic service is a unique ministry rooted in peace, truth, and justice

“Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family” is a comprehensive overview of environmental and human ecology drawing

ANALYSIS: In recent months, the Pope has returned several times to the themes of social doctrine. In Africa,

Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing.

The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and

The pontiff addressed “new problems” facing Catholic-Anglican dialogue in his meeting with Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman

Pope Leo XIV spent 11 days in Africa from April 13–23 and visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial

To the ends of the earth: during the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, we have seen

The pope ordained 10 men to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday and later warned at the Regina

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced that the dates of the next World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, will be Aug. 3–8, 2027.

“Annunzio … Franciscum.” On March 13, 2013, the world watched as white smoke gave way to an unexpected

“…During his apostolic journeys, the Pope appears to everyone as a messenger of peace: his travels are what

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling double pneumonia, doctors advised Pope Francis to take two

Seminarians shared their personal stories of hearing and responding to God’s call to the priesthood.The Diocese of Rome

Memories of Algeria’s independence struggle stirred by pope’s visit, Catholic film on dating makes splash in Vietnam, Kenyan

The Holy Father visited four countries during his first apostolic visit to Africa.  Pope Leo XIV departed Africa