Pope Leo XIV
A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) - a rebel group of ultra-conservative Catholics - was excommunicated after four bishops were ordained without Pope Leo's approval on Wednesday.
More than 1,400 killed, tens of thousands still missing from twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Cardinal Cupich's support shows Jews are gaining powerful allies against antisemitism - opinion
Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit
'Please say you will go': Madonna begs Pope Leo to save Gazan children
Madonna explained that she isn't taking sides in the war, adding, "Everyone is suffering, including the mothers of the hostages. I pray that they are released as well."
Hostage talks are in advanced stages, Netanyahu tells pope in phone call - report
Netanyahu held a call with Pope Leo XIV, where he expressed optimism about the hostage talks, while the Pope asked to keep sacred places safe from the war.
Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks
Zelensky and Leo held talks in Castel Gandolfo, a small Italian hill town near Rome, where the pope is taking a two-week vacation.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
Who Stands with Israel? Evangelicals Fill the Vatican’s Moral Void
Many had great hopes as Pope Leo XIV seemed ready to renew Catholicism's commitment to interreligious solidarity, but when missiles began raining down on Tel Aviv, those hopes were quickly tested.
Pope Leo warns politicians of the challenges posed by AI
The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations."
Pope Leo XIV appoints first Chinese bishop since his election, signaling support for China pact
The Vatican says the 2018 agreement, renewed until October 2028, is the best deal it could secure despite its undisclosed terms.
Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis - analysis
"Leo is taking his time," Rev. Mark Francis, told Reuters. "While he is going to continue in the path indicated by Pope Francis, his disposition is very different."
Pope Leo XIV's letter to a rabbi is building bridges between Jews and Catholics – opinion
The new pope is aiming to bolster relations between the Catholic Church and Jerusalem.
Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza
In his first Sunday message on May 11, the new pope called for an immediate ceasefire and for the release of all Israeli hostages held by the militant group Hamas.