The Vatican says leaked documents that seemingly undermined Pope Francis’ stated reason for restricting the old Latin Mass ...

Explore how Pope Leo turns to American Catholic conservatives amid Vatican's financial struggles, looking to stabilize the Church's strained budget.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anthony Ireland, auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, Australia, as the new archbishop of Hobart, marking the second major Australian archdiocesan appointment this week ...

Vatican City, Jun 19, 2025 / 16:03 pm Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 43rd anniversary of his priestly ordination today. On June 19, 1982, Robert Prevost was ordained a priest by Belgian Archbishop ...

Pope Leo XIV takes a turn in the popemobile to greet thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the June 18, 2025 general audience on the theme of “Jesus Christ, Our Hope.”.

Pope Francis blesses a tree during a visit to the Jesuit-run Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome Oct. 12, 2017. To the left is Jesuit Fr. Arturo Sosa, superior general of the Jesuits.

Pope Francis was a blessing to every person on earth—whether they acknowledged that or not. He was the champion of Just Love. He became this way by following the Gospel call of Jesus Christ to love ...

The cardinals who elected Pope Leo XIV weren’t looking for a carbon copy of Francis—or for someone who would depart dramatically from Francis in tone and style. They wanted a pastor: a ...