Pope Leo XIV waves after walking onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope and the first ...

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As Pope Leo XIV settles into his new role on the Throne of Peter, early indications are that he will respect and maintain the ...

America Media's team of experts hosted an exclusive, subscriber-only event to answer your specific questions about Pope Leo XIV, the conclave and this historic time in our church.

At one month since his election to the papacy May 8, Pope Leo XIV has so far demonstrated a continuity with his predecessor, ...

Pope Leo XIV has criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed for reconciliation and ...

Speaking on the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV said the Holy Spirit opens borders in people’s hearts and “is the Gift ...

Last month, while Donald Trump was in the Middle East being gifted a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, Barack Obama headed ...

Catholic leader tells Argentina’s president during one-to-one meeting that he plans to travel to the country. Vatican ...