The Church honors Jeanne d’Arc as a virgin martyr and national patroness, whose courage, purity and fortitude continue to ...

I also feel supported by the spiritual closeness of all the people of God whom, as I repeated last Sunday, I continue to ask to accompany me with persistent prayer." "Resuming the Wednesday ...

Leo, the first American and second Latin American pope, celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican after waving to the faithful on the popemobile.

The Vatican press corps is watching Leo XIV very closely for clues to the kind of pope he plans to be, writes William Crawley.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, will be formally inaugurated on Sunday with a mass in St. Peter’s Square.

On April 16, 2008, Benedict XVI celebrated his 81st birthday, and on that day he was at the White House, after which he attended a prayer service ... for Benedict XVI at Saint Joseph Seminary.

There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a divided church.

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

Indeed, the first Pope Leo — known as Leo the Great — served 440-461. He is best known as the pope who persuaded Attila the Hun to turn back from the invasion of Italy. His thinking was also central ...

The Vatican press corps is watching Leo XIV very closely for clues to the kind of pope he plans to be, writes William Crawley.

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

The Cardinals are attending the last mass before electing the new pope - but who is in contention for the role?