Symbolism over substance" is a consistent critique of political parties and political leaders, regardless of one's political leanings. There is nothing wrong with symbols or symbolism. From the ...

Nevertheless, the women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to ...

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Pamela Hassell, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published ...

Pope Leo's inauguration ceremony will offer yet another opportunity for U.S. and Ukrainian leaders to negotiate peace.

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday met the 'Brothers of Christian Schools' at the Vatican, a group that includes several hundred ...

A Michigan couple with deep roots in Catholic education has a personal connection to newly elected Pope Leo XIV.

On the balcony at St. Peter’s Square, as millions of Catholics cheered his arrival, Robert Prevost experienced a defining moment—one that marked his transformation into Pope ...

Pope Leo XIV met with the Major Archbishop of Kyiv Sviatoslav Shevchuk in the Apostolic Palace on Thursday, who presented the pope with a painting.

Senate Democrats this week blocked the confirmation of Brian Burch, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the Holy ...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both of whom are Catholic, will attend the May 18 inaugural Mass for Pope Leo XIV.

A map shows the areas of the U.S. where Catholicism is on the rise, with certain regions experiencing a much higher influx ...

W.Va., has introduced a House resolution to celebrate the election of the first-ever pope born in the United States.