Pope Leo XIV intends to call all the cardinals to the Vatican for a two-day meeting on Jan. 7-8, 2026, the Vatican ...

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The Holy See clarified that salvation comes solely through Jesus Christ, ending disagreements among recent popes over Mary’s title.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Vatican to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a ...

Rome's cathedral at the Lateran has forever been considered the most important church in all of Christianity. But the popes ...

The first laundry room for the poor under Pope Leo XIV was opened in the northern Italian city of Parma on Nov. 6, 2025, only ...

This week’s announcement by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that we should not use “Co-redemptrix” as a title of ...