Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. Leo formally took possession of the St.

At one month since his election to the papacy May 8, Pope Leo XIV has so far demonstrated a continuity with his predecessor, ...

Pope Leo XIV is praying for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See. Leo's comments Sunday were his first public remarks about one of the thorniest foreign policy issues facing his new ...

Their trip included visits to major basilicas in Rome and sacred sites in Assisi, including the Pontifical Sanctuary of the ...

It was a truly hectic Sunday, May 25, for the American-born pope, as he visited the two major basilicas: St. John Lateran and ...

Pope Leo said that priests must be credible witnesses and that priestly service is a participation in Christ’s love for the ...

The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope. Duties related to the title are usually delegated to an auxiliary or assistant bishop, known as a vicar.

Scottish soon-to-be priests Matthew McCafferty and Kieran Burt reflect on meeting the new Holy Father — and following in his ...

But as he steps into the papacy, many around Chicagoland are watching to see who this native son will be as Leo XIV, ...

Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday, in a ceremonial step to formalizing his role as bishop of Rome. The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope. On his way to the St ...