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 the migrant and refugee crisis, stating, ...

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

Pope Leo XIV told members of the Mediterranean Youth Council to combine prayer and action to promote peace in 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ROME (AP) — History's first American pope reaffirmed Wednesday that the primary role of bishops is to forge unity in his diocese among clergy and to be close to his flock in word and deed. ROME (AP) — ...