Pope Leo XIV announced plans for a second consistory in June, and pledged to hold such meetings annually — a move widely seen ...

The experience was almost surreal. A Chicago priest climbed aboard the iconic popemobile alongside the Holy Father, the two longtime friends traversing the cobblestone plaza of St. Peter’s Square at ...

The closed-door meeting comes as Leo inherits a deeply divided church and seeks to set the tone for his papacy by emphasizing ...

We start with a simple belief: Every human being possesses a God-given spirit, inherent dignity and rights that can never be exchanged or taken away. This is the foundation on which we stand, the ...

While providing no specifics, the Vatican said the consistory is taking place "within the context of the life and mission of ...

Cardinals at the 2026 consistory left discussions on liturgy and Church governance off their agenda. But Leo XIV said they ...

Reflecting on the Nativity scene, Pope Leo pointed to the many figures shown at work — each carrying out a task — as a reminder that everyday activities find their full meaning in God’s plan. Pope Leo ...

Over the course of Thornton Township High School woodworking teacher Lamont Bibbie’s 39-year career, crafting and painting benches has become his trademark. It started when he was in high school, ...

Pope Leo XIV told Vatican and Holy See employees to see their daily work as part of the Church’s mission, saying that doing one’s job well “gives glory to the Lord.” Meeting the workers for a ...

Pope Leo XIV is expected to appoint Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet as the next archbishop of New York to replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as early as "this week," according to a source with direct ...

Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican offices to be “more mission-oriented” and cautioning against the “forces of division” ...

Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have emigrated to the United States, signaling the potential for a more outspoken ...