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Pope John Paul II traveled the world with a silver pastoral staff topped with a dramatic, abstract crucifix crafted by the 20th-century artist Lello Scorzelli.

An American flag is displayed as Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, waves as he arrives to celebrate his ...

Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and communion in his inaugural homily, emphasizing the importance of love and service in the ministry of St. Peter.

With the fisherman's ring and the lambswool pallium over his shoulders, these links to John Paul II helped Leo XIV stress the need for unity and core Catholic traditions. Nonetheless, he faces painful ...

VATICAN CITY (WLS) -- Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience Wednesday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Chicago native Pope Leo XIV called for unity in an increasingly divided world Sunday during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the official start of ...

As some of you perhaps know, I was in Rome earlier this month, providing commentary for various news networks who were ...

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(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Pope Leo XIV receives the fisherman’s ring from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle during his installation Mass in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, 2025, at the Vatican.

Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor ...

Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18.The "Mass for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry," to be held in ...