In a world darkened by war and injustice, even when all seems lost, migrants and refugees stand as messengers of hope," the ...

The pontiff spent a period of rest July 6–22 in the Italian town of Castel Gandolfo about 15 miles from Rome on the shores of ...

Pope Francis was viewed as relatively progressive. His successor, the first American pope, is now in a unique position to ...

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday met with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the Vatican, where they discussed the state of ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) – Before becoming Pope Leo XIV Cardinal Robert Prevost denounced Russia’s “imperialist invasion” of Ukraine, in a 2022 interview, saying Russia was seeking to conquer a ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo on Sunday said the international community must strive to avoid war that risks opening an "irreparable abyss", and that diplomacy should take the place of conflict.

Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff. Pomp and ...

Pope Leo XIV, with his American background, is likely to prioritize the Vatican's alignment with the West in general, rather than neutrality, and may use his influence to promote peace in the world.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, ... Gabriele said the selection is significant during a time of global anxiety and unrest.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) – Before becoming Pope Leo XIV Cardinal Robert Prevost denounced Russia’s “imperialist invasion” of Ukraine, in a 2022 interview, saying Russia was seeking to conquer a ...