Pope Leo XIV has called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the ...

Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first public audience with members of the media, saying the church stood in solidarity with them for "seeking the truth." ...

Ukrainians had criticised Francis for calling Ukrainians and Russians “brothers” — a term used by Russian President Vladimir ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago became Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025. First US pope graduated from Villanova University, mere miles from Wharton School.

Cardinal Prevost's choice of the name Leo links him to Leo XIII, a 19th-century champion of social justice. It also recalls ...

The Catholic church has elected a new pope, Robert Prevost. He is also the first American to be elevated to the position of ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has identified artificial intelligence as central to the Church's future ...

The United States and China said Monday they have agreed a deal to slash reciprocal tariffs as the world's two biggest ...

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as ...

Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to the media, spoke out against partisan bickering and called for the release of imprisoned journalists.

Pope Leo XIV has hands-on experience of navigating the Amazon. Many Catholics have said they believe Prevost’s experience as ...