Pope Francis transformed the Catholic Church's approach to economics by prioritizing people over profits. His advocacy for worker rights and environmental sustainability has influenced business ...

It may well be a coincidence, but many social media users have pointed out that Pope Leo XIV intends to hold a mass in Chicago on the same day as Donald Trump’s birthday and a military parade in ...

The Vatican doesn't disclose any financial payments it makes to popes, so how much they might be paid is left to speculation. What's clear is that while the pope doesn't earn a salary in a traditional ...

In an interview with America's Gerard O'Connell, Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington said that Pope Leo XIV would "carry forward" the legacy of Pope Francis' pontificate "in its essential elements." ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV visited the papal summer palace south of Rome on Thursday as questions swirled whether he will use it himself to escape the heat or follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps and keep the ...

After an Earth Day Service of Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington on May 18, 2025 ...

Since the Middle Ages, the Holy See has positioned itself as the preeminent mediator for international conflicts regardless ...

Pope Leo XIV, an American and a global citizen, can be a strong advocate for the First Amendment's protection of freedom of ...

There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a ...

The Vatican has a deep history of conflict mediation, with varying degrees of success. An effort by the pope to end the war ...

Pope Leo XIV has stepped into the position of leader of the Catholic Church at a time when the church in the United States is ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American to lead the Catholic Church elevated him to the rare position of being a U.S.