The Vatican said on Monday that priests cannot bless same-sex unions, disappointing LGBT+ Catholics who had hoped that the ...

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As well as the topic remaining unknown, it is also not yet certain if all cardinals have been notified of the planned gathering.

Pope Leo XIV, who on Saturday marked six months since his election, has in recent weeks stepped up his criticism of the Trump ...

Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for the late Pope Francis and for deceased ...

As Pope Leo XIV marks his six-month milestone Nov. 8, a gradual sketch of his style and vision of church is beginning to emerge.

The first such laundry room under Leo was opened in the northern Italian city of Parma on Nov. 6, only days ahead of World ...

Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican for the repose of the soul of the late Pope Francis ...

In such a world, the pope argues those left behind are the poor and migrants whom he singles out for particular care. In a ...

After his shock election in May and sharp learning curve over the summer, Leo’s key priorities are coming into focus, especially where he dovetails with his predecessor, Pope Francis, and where he ...

The title recognizes that Newman, beloved in both the Anglican and Catholic churches, has universal appeal and made a ...