Conservative bishop sacked by Pope Francis protests promotion in open letter to pontiff Pope Leo’s promotion of a pro-LGBTQ bishop, who permits a Hindu idol in his cathedral and endorses women’s ...

ROME—Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that priests must be celibate and insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers, as he gave marching orders Wednesday to the world ...

Gov. Pat Quinn signed a law ending the death penalty in Illinois, the future pope thanked him for the move. That recently ...

“Only through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth and awaken a yearning for ...

In celebration of this year's Pope Day, an exhibit dedicated to Pope Leo XIV will take place, marking the first under his ...

Pope Leo XIV has blessed an NFL player ahead of the 2025 regular season. The first American pope is from Chicago, Illinois.

Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed Wednesday that priests are required to remain celibate and urged bishops to take "firm and decisive" ...

May 2025 may be remembered as “Catholic Month.” The world’s attention turned to Rome for the historic transition following the death of Pope Francis. Mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica, ...