Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as ...

“You have called me to carry that cross ... of Pope Francis, to return to work until further notice, according to the Vatican. It said he wanted to take time for “reflection, prayer and ...

Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect the impact of individual prayers and blessings the pontiff shared around the world, whether he was ...

“Pope Francis really exemplified what it meant to be merciful," Myers told a reporter in the St. Joseph Chapel at Holy Cross College, moments before the prayer service began. “He reached out ...

Pope Francis presides over a Rosary prayer for peace on Oct. 6, 2024, in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. The prayer ...

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "Prayer was a fundamental component of Pope Francis’ service to the church and the world," said Bruce Morrill, a distinguished professor of ...

The Mass comes less than a day after 133 cardinal electors selected Leo as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church.

Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, where Cardinal Baldassare Reina carried the cross on behalf of Pope ...

Pope Francis says that, “The Stations of the Cross is the prayer of people on the move. It disrupts our usual routine and enables us to pass from weariness and apathy towards true joy.” ...

"We unite in prayer with Catholics worldwide for ... along with the message: "Rest in Peace, Pope Francis," followed by a cross emoji. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Monday that ...

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic church, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, was known for his progressive ideals within a ...