For the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and for millions of other people as well, the Catholic Church's 2025 was primarily ...

The pontiff offers something rare: a pastor-leader urging the church to reclaim the dignity of every person — not as an ...

As the Vatican unveils its crèches, Pope Leo XIV marks his first Christmas with a calmer tone and a forceful call against ...

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of Italy’s intelligence services and warned them not to use confidential information for ...

In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting ...

The best way to describe him is as the anti-polarization pope. His biggest issues are peace and unity. He knows he’s ...

The pope also said that Europe should be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President ...

Pope Leo's selection had spurred optimism that the Church's stance on female deacons might change. That was not to be the ...

The anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect not just on what the document says, but on the young papacy of Leo XIV.

The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals.

The Nativity scene and Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said. "As we contemplate them in our homes, ...

Speaking in the Hall of Blessings, Leo urged those engaged in national security intelligence work to act with professionalism ...