The conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis was convened on May 7 beginning with a solemn mass in St. Peter’s ...

COMMENTARY: In a blunt address to diplomats, the new Pope defends the dignity of life, the family and the most vulnerable — ...

As Pope Leo XIV’s past record of handling clergy sexual abuse cases comes under scrutiny, his biggest defenders are the ...

A priest has accused Pope Leo XIV of ignoring past child abuse allegations, raising concerns about his leadership and ...

The dispute revolves around a state law that requires priests to report allegations of sexual abuse heard during confession.

Ex-priest James Ray claims Pope Leo XIV let him live near a school despite abuse allegations. Survivors demand transparency ...

Pope Leo XIV is under renewed scrutiny over claims that he mishandled priest abuse cases while serving as a leader in the ...

Pope Leo XIV failed to properly investigate sex abuse claims while in prominent leadership roles in Chicago, victims’ group ...

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are amplifying calls for a global zero-tolerance policy and other reforms from the American ...

Democratic state Senator Noel Frame sponsored a bill requiring priests to report any alleged child abuse they hear about ...

In the United States, and especially Chicago, where a young Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, attended minor seminary ...

Survivors say Pope Leo must commit to transparency in investigations of priests accused of sexual abuse. His record on doing ...