The Vatican is preparing to release Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical in the coming weeks
May 16, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”
May 14, 2026
The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era
May 09, 2026
In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV seems driven not by the dramatic gesture or tensions that often fueled the papacy of his predecessor, but by a calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and emphasize community and harmony
May 08, 2026
Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year
May 08, 2026
While Pope Francis opened his pontificate with a flurry of reforms and appointments to shake things up, Pope Leo XIV has taken his time to find his footing
May 08, 2026
Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
May 06, 2026
The Vatican says the “need to work tirelessly in favor of peace” was discussed in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
May 07, 2026
A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said
May 06, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica during his visit to Spain next month
May 06, 2026
President Donald Trump is renewing his criticism of Pope Leo XIV
May 06, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war
May 04, 2026
West Virginia's next Catholic bishop was born in El Salvador and has been critical of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown
May 02, 2026
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced the Iranian regime’s killing of protesters but stressed that, “as a pastor,” he cannot support the US-Israeli war with Iran.
April 24, 2026
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
April 24, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is urging the United States and Iran to return to talks to end the war
April 23, 2026
A South Jersey sports museum owner brought Pope Leo XIV gifts during a trip to Rome
April 23, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is urging Equatorial Guineans to work for freedom, justice and to close the gap “between the privileged and the disadvantaged.”
April 22, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death
April 21, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea at the end of his four-nation African trip
April 21, 2026
Trump’s Bible reading streams tonight at a complicated moment for his relationship with American Christians
April 21, 2026
There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa
April 20, 2026
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash.
April 18, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has traveled to pray at a popular Catholic shrine in Angola that was an epicenter of the African slave trade
April 19, 2026
Israel says it killed the leader of Hamas’ military wing, one of the architects of Oct. 7 attacks
A cargo train hits a public bus at a Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least 8
Head of Harvard's $57 billion endowment, plans to retire, WSJ reports
Hearts one point away from becoming Scottish champion and ending 41-year rule by Celtic and Rangers
Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after Trump's trip to Beijing
Argentina’s beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as prices soar
Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists