Pope Leo, who was elected in May to the surprise of close conclave watchers, is the first to hail from the United States in the history of the church. A Chicago native, he attended Villanova ...

The American pontiff shared a photo of him and Roumie taking a selfie in an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 25 ...

Pope Leo said on Thursday that conflicts in the Middle East were raging with an unprecedented "diabolical intensity" and ...

Pope Leo XIV is urging the warring sides in the Israel-Iran war to "reject the logic of bullying and revenge." ...

Speaking to anti-drug campaigners at the Apostolic Palace, the pope issued a sharp rebuke of drug policy that targets the ...

How Pope Leo extended an invitation to all, regardless of faith, to foster a connected and compassionate world.

Pope Leo XIV has affirmed that priests must be celibate. And he has insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to ...

Pope Leo XIV has blessed an NFL player ahead of the 2025 regular season. The first American pope is from Chicago, Illinois.

Castel Gandolfo has been for centuries a place of rest, prayer, and study for popes. Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul ...

In a meeting with future priests, Pope Leo XIV said celibacy is a charism “to be acknowledged, conserved and educated.” ...

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“ The Chosen ” star Jonathan Roumie met briefly with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday during a general audience at the Vatican, ...