Throughout his 12-year pontificate, Francis was an advocate for the poor and many saw his papacy as the start of a new era for the Catholic church, marked by greater inclusion and acceptance.

Pope Leo XIV is praying for the world to recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and “hear the cry of the poor.” ...

'Screw Them' — James Gunn Knows 'There Will Be Jerks Out There' Who Find His New Superman Offensive 'Just Because It Is About Kindness' ...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Pope Leo XIV and thanked him for the Vatican’s efforts to help return ...

For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which is set to be celebrated on July 27, Pope Leo XIV issued a message of ...

Pope Leo XIV called on every parish and church group or association to become part of a "revolution" of care and gratitude by ...

Pope Leo XIV has written a warm and detailed letter to Cardinal Raymond Burke, thanking the American cardinal for 50 years of ...

According to an official statement from the Holy See, the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and “the urgency of ...

New pope chooses Leo as his papal name. Here's why pontiffs change their names and what they mean.

When Pope Francis died, the morning after Easter, prominent right-wing Catholics leapt at the chance to lobby for a more conservative, even Trumpian, leader of the Church. Far-right pundit Jack ...

What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected Choosing Pope Francis' successor is a mix of tradition and necessity.