The pontiff said he hoped to visit the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, where his predecessor first traveled as pontiff, "soon, ...

Pope Leo XIV sent a message of thanks Friday to people on the Italian Mediterranean island of Lampedusa for the welcome they ...

Pope Leo XIV recently expressed concern over global economic polarization, wars, and migrant/refugee crises, stating, “The ...

Vatican City • As record‑breaking heat scorches much of Europe — with triple‑digit temperatures, wildfires and deaths reported — the Vatican released a new liturgy Thursday for Mass reflecting concern ...

Pope Leo XIV rallied more than a million young Catholics on Sunday, urging them to embrace peace and calling them “the sign that a different world is possible.” The Chicago-born pontiff delivered the ...

The Vatican has released a new liturgy for the Mass reflecting concern for the environment, offering prayers, readings and hymns that highlight the church's responsibility to protect the Earth. The ...

At least 17 people were killed in Israeli shelling on Gaza, including women and children. The Al-Rantisi children's hospital ...

The pope is in for a holy holiday tradition. After a surprising rise to the top position, Pope Leo XIV will be taking a summer holiday. He recently announced plans to stay at the Castel Gandolfo — a ...

Pope Leo XIV, seen here leading a Holy mass in St. Peter's square in the Vatican in May. He has asked the faithful to fast and pray for peace on Friday. File Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI Aug. 20 (UPI ...

Pope Leo XIV received a surprise gift this week while appearing before the Catholic faithful in Vatican City: a box of pizza from his home state of Illinois. But the story of how the pizza reached his ...