(photo: Thoom / Shutterstock.com) Edward Pentin Vatican June 3, 2025 VATICAN CITY — A significant early challenge for Pope Leo XIV will be how he chooses to handle the restrictions that Pope ...

Pope Leo called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages in a May 28 general audience, following in the steps of his predecessor Pope Francis, who was both praised and criticized ...

Pope Leo XIV smiles as he arrives for his first general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican,(REUTERS) Pope Leo XIV called Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for ...

Popular Tamil actor Hamsavirdhan is now Leo Hamsavirdhan. He recently married Nimisha, a model from Kerala. The wedding happened in Wayanad with Hindu and Christian traditions. A reception ...

Pope Leo XIV met with faith leaders at the Vatican on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to continue Pope Francis’ legacy on synodality in relation to ecumenical dialogue with other churches and ...

The talks took place as some on the American right who had clashed with Pope Francis, Leo’s predecessor, seek better ties with the papacy. By Elizabeth Dias Reporting from Vatican City Pope Leo ...

Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, vowed on Sunday (May 18, 2025) to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of love and ...

Pope Leo XIV spoke of unity and those suffering due to war during his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square. The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary, who is the first American pope, spoke before ...

Rome (CNN) — 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 ...

Pope Leo XIV has been officially installed as the Catholic Church’s leader during a Mass attended by politicians and leaders from around the globe. In his speech, the Pope vowed to work for ...

Pope Leo XIV blesses the altar before Mass at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on May 18, 2025. (Credit: Elise Ann Allen/Crux.) Listen In his official inauguration in office, Pope Leo XIV said ...

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