Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" in his first Sunday message to crowds in St Peter's Square since his election as pontiff. The new pope, elected on May 8, called ...

He urged peace in Ukraine, called for a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, and welcomed the truce between India and Pakistan. The Chicago-born Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, was elected ...

LONDON and ROME -- Pope Leo XIV spoke on Sunday of the remarkable times during which he's been elevated to the papacy, saying in his first homily as pontiff that he will rise to the task "with ...

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday blessing as pontiff, calling for unity in a polarized church and appealing to the world’s major powers for peace. He delivered his message to an estimated ...

The new pope, speaking to thousands in St. Peter’s Square, echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City Pope Leo XIV ...