Reflecting on his four-day pastoral visit, the pope highlighted Notre-Dame’s restoration, rising baptisms, youthful faith, care for abuse

The congregation must undertake a process of institutional purification after a canonical process determined that its founder, Carlos

The Vatican secretary of state addressed the United Nations in New York on Sept. 26. Cardinal Pietro Parolin,

Pope Leo XIV appointed the Italian cardinal to lead a humanitarian peace mission in Russia from Sept. 28–30.

On the fourth and final day of his apostolic journey to France, the pope addressed European leaders at

In a 23-minute in-flight news conference, the pontiff also answered questions about end-of-life issues and sexual abuse. ABOARD

A Mass in Metz was the final event of the pontiff’s Sept. 25–28 trip to France. METZ, France

If the short documentary gets in the running for an Oscar, the Vatican hopes it will inspire many

Standing as a pilgrim at the Grotto of Massabielle, Pope Leo XIV offered a visible reminder of why

The final day of the pontiff’s visit to France focused on peace and unity in Europe. METZ, France

The pontiff “expressed his solidarity with them and, through them, with all those who have suffered and continue

As Leo prepares to reach Metz, at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, what message will he

In a speech to sick people and caregivers, the pope denounced France’s recent legalization of euthanasia and assisted

Pope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in France on Saturday, first listening to the stories of migrants

The pontiff spoke about the urgency of repentance and conversion at a Mass on the third day of

An estimated 800,000 people attended the pontiff’s open-air Mass. PARIS — Pope Leo XIV told his congregation at

Leo met members of a Church assembly examining a decade-long rise in Catholic baptisms. PARIS — Pope Leo

Leo visited a center offering support and integration to immigrants in the Archdiocese of Paris, on the second

France’s Catholic culture and the energy of the country’s young people stole the show at a prayer vigil

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28 and celebrated Vespers at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Friday

The pontiff said AI “cannot answer questions that concern the meaning of human life, which is rooted in

The pontiff denounced the use of science and technology for profit instead of moral and ethical human progress.

The pontiff is expected to proclaim Catholic social teaching to a secular country showing signs of Christian revival.

The pontiff also met Portugal’s president to discuss conflicts, migration, multilateralism, and international law. VATICAN CITY — Pope