The Vatican has confirmed the heartbreaking news that has shaken the world, sparking a wave of tributes and expressions of mourning from world leaders and faithful followers across the globe. St. Peter's Square,

After Pope Leo XIV's election, NCR spoke with cardinal electors and influential cardinal non-electors who witnessed the inner dynamics of the conclave and the pre-conclave days. They shared what ultimately led them to Leo.

King Charles and Queen Camilla put the turmoil surrounding Prince Andrew behind them and have arrived in Italy to meet Pope Leo. The royal couple is making a historic visit to the Vatican to meet the American-born pope and flew into Italy on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Church scholars have debated for centuries whether Mary, who Catholics and many Christians call the Mother of God, helped Jesus to save the world. The late Pope Francis fiercely opposed granting Mary the title of "co-redeemer", and at one point called the idea "foolishness".

Pope Leo will also celebrate a Mass for the soul of the late Pope Francis and deceased cardinals the following day.

In such a world, the pope argues those left behind are the poor and migrants whom he singles out for particular care. In a recent speech, the pontiff decried the “inhuman measures” that treat migrants “as if they were garbage and not human beings.”

Jesus may have heard words of wisdom from his mother Mary, but she did not help him save the world from damnation, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

Queen Camilla made a statement in a black dress and veil to meet Pope Leo, but other queens are given special permission to wear white around the pontiff. All about "il privilegio del bianco."

The titles risk obscuring the revealed truth that Christ is “the sole Mediator and Redeemer,” a new document from the Vatican’s doctrinal office says.

The Vatican ruled that Virgin Mary cannot be called “co-redeemer,” ending decades of debate and stating redemption belongs to Jesus alone.

The Vatican’s doctrine dicastery published a document on Tuesday strongly discouraging Catholics from referring to the Blessed Virgin Mary as Co-redemptrix.