VATICAN CITY — In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected him that anyone who exercises authority in the Catholic Church must “make oneself small,” so that only ...

Millions of people around the world were stunned when Pope Leo XIV was elected earlier this year, but one Vatican correspondent wasn't.

Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France’s Bishop Thibault Verny to head the ...

Pope Leo XIV is starting a six-week vacation this weekend at the papal summer retreat south of Rome. It's his first break ...

The Holy Father also reminded the faithful to daily cultivate the seed of the Gospel in their hearts.

The Holy Father, speaking in English, expressed his “sincere condolences” to “families who have lost loved ones, in ...

Reverend Thomas Hennen was introduced Thursday as the newly chosen bishop-elect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker, which ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV doubled down on Friday on his appeal for unity in the polarized Catholic Church, urging priests to act in communion with their superiors and be models of reconciliation in a ...

World News Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board Verny, 59, replaces American Cardinal Sean O’Malley, the retired archbishop of Boston.

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault Verny to head the Vatican’s child protection advisory ...