Robert Prevost, the choice of the world's Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4bn member Church, is the first pope ...

As stated by President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, "Pope Leo XIV assumes this important role at a time of great challenges ...

Michael J. O’Loughlin is executive director of Outreach, an LGBTQ Catholic publication, and author of “Hidden Mercy: AIDS, ...

While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...

Catholics around the world have a new face of leadership as Pope Leo XIV takes the reins from the late Pope Francis. Monday ...

Welcoming Pope Leo XIV also invites us to honour the legacy of Pope Francis, who tirelessly advocated for the homeless, the ...

Leo XIV was a choice few saw coming. Quiet, thoughtful and not among the most frequently touted contenders, his elevation ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to Pope Leo XIV, asking the new pope for help in bringing home children ...

Averting a financial crisis “will rank among most pressing issues for the new pontiff,” says Charles Gillespie, PhD, ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has taken over the Vatican’s official social media handles, with a first Instagram post on ...

One of the most pressing issues facing Pope Leo XIV is tackling sexual abuse by clergy in the Catholic Church - and ...

Leo is an avid tennis player and fan and had said earlier this week that he would be up for a charity match when it was ...