Pope Leo XIV held his first public audience with members of the media, saying the church stood in solidarity with them for "seeking the truth." ...

Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the 'precious gift of free speech and the press.' ...

Pope Leo XIV called free speech and the press a "precious gift" as he asked for the release of imprisoned journalists. He made the comments during an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists ...

Pope Leo XIV is set to give the first news conference of his pontificate, a day after his inaugural Sunday address. Reflecting on current conflicts, he yesterday called for "no more war" in a message ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...

Pope Leo XIV’s first speech in full as new pontiff declares ‘evil will not prevail’ - Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis and thanked cardinals who elected him after two days of voting ...

Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American pontiff on Thursday, making his debut with a speech to the faithful in St. Peter’s Square. The new Chicago-born pope, formerly Cardinal Robert ...