An Israeli airstrike hit Gaza’s only Catholic church, killing two people and wounding several others, including Rev. Gabriele ...

Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural mass on Sunday before a crowd of some 200,000 people. The big picture: Leo — with world leaders, religious delegations and faithful alike watching ...

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, on right, at Pope Francis’s funeral, April 26, 2025. King Felipe and Queen Letizia are two of the most prominent Catholic royals in Europe.

Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural mass Sunday, May 18, with world leaders and a crowd of 200,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Following the death of Pope Francis ...

Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse – sexual, spiritual or abuse of authority — and called for “transparent processes” to create ...

Later, the pope had an official meeting with President Raul Castro, Castro's brother. Pope Francis meets with former Cuban President Fidel Castro at Castro's resident in Havana, Sept. 20, 2015.

A view of St. Peter's Square during the inauguration Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV. Getty Images Key Background Leo—who was born Robert Francis Prevost—was elected as the new leader of the ...

Pope Leo attends Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City on April 26. Getty Images “I’d like to know what he thought,” the “28 Years Later” star continued.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, presided over his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday in front of a crowd of tens of thousands. World leaders including Vice President JD Vance ...

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected 267th pontiff by the College of Cardinals during a papal conclave on May 8, 2025. His predecessor, Pope Francis, created him a cardinal in 2023.