With Pope Leo closing the Holy Door on Jan. 6, marking the end of the Jubilee, a new era in his young pontificate has begun.

Our new Peter came with a papal name of both historic greatness and clear-minded engagement with changing times and trends, and that seemed to please everyone.

Pope Leo XIV is continuing his legacy. Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected on May 8, 2025, took the name Leo XIV in admiration and respect for Pope Leo XIII, a powerful voice and advocate for human rights, social justice for the poor, and workers' rights.

When Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica to officially launch Jubilee Year 2025, little did anyone know that when it would close just over a year later, it would be at the hands of his successor on the See of Peter.

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.

Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago roots have helped frame both his spirituality and priorities.

Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.

ANKARA, Turkey >> Pope Leo lamented during his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday that the world was seeing an unusual number of bloody conflicts, and warned that a third world war was being “fought piecemeal” with humanity’s ...

The Philippine Church entered 2025 amid deep uncertainty, carrying the banner of the Jubilee Year of Hope as it confronted political turmoil and massive corruption. The year was marked by the death of Pope Francis,

Pope Leo said the Vatican's Jubilee had encouraged Christians to reject the "seduction of those in power" and welcome strangers.