After an initial MAGA freak-out, a number of Francis antagonists appear open to his successor. Though as Leo performs his inaugural Mass this Sunday—with JD Vance on hand—some Church-watchers ...

When Pope Leo XIV stepped out on the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the crowd for the first time after his May 8 election, liturgical fashion aficionados around the globe took ...

Pope Leo's father was of French and Italian descent, while his mother was of Spanish descent. Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on May 8, 2025. (Andrew ...

Pope Leo XIV inaugurated at the Vatican 02:20. Pope Leo XIV called for unity in the Catholic Church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 150,000 pilgrims, presidents ...

In each instance, Leo has submitted to convention and declined the attention-getting “humility” of Francis. The Catholic Church will always be messy. With 1.4 billion members, it can hardly be ...

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass took place on the morning of Sunday, May 18, in St Peter's Square in Rome. Having sprinkled water towards those assembled as a remembrance of baptism and heard ...

Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Catholic Church, presided over his inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, where thousands of people and a number of world leaders gathered to meet and ...

Opinion MORNING GLORY: Leo's launch Every statement and action of the new pope is studied by millions of American Catholics and the world-wide Church ...

Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, condemned the exploitation of the poor and called for unity in the church during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, an event attended by world ...

As Leo passed through St. Peter's Square, one person in the crowd shouted out "White Sox, White Sox," referring to the Chicago baseball team at the bottom of the American League standings. People ...

Pope Leo XIV makes 1st social media post as pontiff, deletes personal accounts "Peace be with you!" Pope Leo XIV wrote in his first official social media post, shared on X and Instagram.