As it happened, the pope has several generations of Cuban ancestors.

Catholics across the ideological spectrum have expressed hope that Leo will be able to heal some of the divisions that emerged during the pontificate of his predecessor, Pope Francis.” ...

On Father’s Day, I could not help but think of the late Pope Francis, father to all. Much has been said about his mercy and inclusivity. But even though he majored in ...

The world must resist the allure of modern weapons that threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous ...

Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a Congolese martyr who died at the age of 26, was beatified in Rome on Sunday, June 15.

At a time when the fate of refugees and migrants is becoming increasingly uncertain, faith-based organizations in Rome say ...

An extensive genealogical study by The New York Times, in collaboration with American Ancestors and the Cuban Genealogy Club ...

Australians have watched the papal election, but now attention must return home. With multiple dioceses in transition and ...

New Orleans-based genealogist first uncovered the Pope’s Creole ancestry, revealing that the 69-year-old pontiff has recent ...

In a solemn appeal during his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong condemnation of ongoing global conflicts, warning world ...

The New York-based fashion designer met the pontiff unexpectedly on June 10 during his weekly public audience.

The new pope is making the potential threat of artificial intelligence to humanity a signature issue—but Silicon Valley is ...