Pope Francis was viewed as relatively progressive. His successor, the first American pope, is now in a unique position to ...

VATICAN CITY — The office that manages Vatican investments and real estate on Tuesday reported a profit of 62 million euros (around $63 million) in 2024, up 16 million euros from 2023. It’s one of the ...

Breaking Down Pope Leo XIV's first remarks from St. Peter's Balcony In his first address Thursday, Pope Leo XIV spoke of peace, building bridges and helping people who are suffering.

For a pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is young. At 69, he’s seven years junior to his predecessor Francis when he became pope, and nine years to Benedict XVI before him.

Regarding other women's health issues like contraception and IVF, Leo "has not made clear his views," said The 19th. This is in line with Francis, who during his time as pope "typically avoided ...

Pope Leo XIV waves as he leaves on board of the popemobile, after a general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT [/caption] ...

Pope Leo XIV prays at St. Mary Major, May 25, 2025. | Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News/Vatican Pool By David Ramos ACI Prensa Staff, May 25, 2025 / 14:19 pm ...

Pope Leo XIV says the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, "the heartbreaking price of which is paid by children, the elderly, the sick," must end and food must be allowed in.

Pope Leo XIV sounded the alarm this week over artificial intelligence (AI)’s potential impact on young people’s intellectual and neurological development, building upon one of the main focuses ...

Pope Leo XIV’s vision is likely to intersect with boardroom agendas. AFP via Getty Images Pope Leo XIV, in his short tenure as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has preached a message of ...

Pope Leo XIV may have broken a historic barrier by becoming the first pontiff from the United States, but his views on the Catholic Church could harken back to more traditional times.