Pope Leo XIV, an American and a global citizen, can be a strong advocate for the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of ...

The modality for choosing a Pope THE election of a Pope, known as the papal conclave, is one of the most solemn and secretive ...

No doubt the biggest challenge to an editor of a Catholic journal is the death of a pope and the election of his successor.

ANALYSIS: From synodal clarity to liturgical peace-making, Pope Leo has several opportunities to promote stronger bonds ...

From a portable throne carried on the shoulders of attendants to state-of-the-art electric cars, the pope’s means of ...

Pope Leo XIV is a canon lawyer from an Anglo/American legal culture that places much greater value on transparency than the secrecy that was the hallmark of the Inquisition. There is every reason to ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican shortly after his election, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP) Newly elected Pope ...

Cardinals attend the first day of the conclave to elect the successor of late Pope Francis inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP) Cardinals attend ...

Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history’s first American pope ...