VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV, who plays the daily online puzzle Wordle, is not the only papal puzzle lover. His ...

The two most outspoken popes in recent memory have expressed compassion and social justice taught by Jesus of Nazareth The past year has been a tumultuous and challenging one for all Christians and ...

The experience was almost surreal. A Chicago priest climbed aboard the iconic popemobile alongside the Holy Father, the two longtime friends traversing the cobblestone plaza of St. Peter’s Square at ...

Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed priestly formation, stronger priestly fraternity, and a more missionary focus in pastoral ministry in an apostolic letter released by the Vatican on Monday. An apostolic ...

VATICAN CITY, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that ...

Pope Leo XIV on Friday urged Christians to resist the temptation to treat others as enemies, saying the mystery of Christmas calls believers to recognize the God-given dignity of every person, even in ...

Pope Leo XIV on Christmas Day deplored the “falsehoods” used to justify wars that leave young people “forced to take up arms” and “sent to their deaths,” while also drawing attention to the ...

You’re booked and busy, Leo! The month kicks off in Capricorn season, leaving you very little time to yourself. You’re hopping from appointment to appointment and crossing things off your to-do list ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, offered his first Christmas sermon as pontiff on Thursday, praying for peace from wars and freedom from economic distress. A crowd of 26,000 gathered to hear ...

Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Christmas sermon Pope usually refrains from political references in his sermons During later blessing, pope calls for end to war in Ukraine Leo laments ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, such as in Gaza, those who are ...

The tale of Christmas Eve, sung out by the youth choir at Fourth Presbyterian Church. "My daughter has been performing in the choir here since she was three," Justin Epps said. "It's a big part of the ...