The first American pope arrives at the papal summer retreat to work on his encyclical, with suggestions it should avoid politics and focus on religious liberty and vocations.

On June 24, Pope Leo XIV urged hundreds of seminarians from around the world to bear witness to the “tenderness” and “mercy” of Christ.

In Pope Leo's early days, he has woven together an emphasis on synodality and social teaching with faithfulness to doctrine and truth.

Father Francesco Ielpo, a member of the Order of Friars Minor, has been named the new custos of the Holy Land and guardian of Mount Zion, succeeding Father Francesco Patton.

With Donald Trump having officially declared that a 25% reciprocal tariff on all South Korean exports will take effect Aug. 1 ...

Eighty years after the signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco in 1945, which promised to “save succeeding ...

Pope Leo XIV's papacy sparks debate on gender, race & LGBTQ issues in the Catholic Church.

ANALYSIS: A Chinese delegation is expected to visit the Vatican this month for talks on the future of the bilateral agreement on bishops.

LONDON (AP) — Britain will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 by the next national election as part of measures to increase ...

I have questioned the ethical implications of belonging to an institution with so many members sympathetic to MAGA politics.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios political reporter Alex Thompson released their much-anticipated tell-all book, Original ...

A new week opens with drone wars, diplomatic pressure, and Hezbollah defiance across volatile frontlines. Welcome to Monday, July 7th, 2025.