Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

On Sunday morning, May 18, a Mass for the beginning of the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV will take place in St. Peter's Square ...

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 ...

Receiving a new signet ring and visiting a tomb before the Mass starts are just some of the details of Leo XIV’s inauguration ...

Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May ...

In the One, We Are One – and images underscore how for him, “promoting unity and communion is fundamental.” Local parishes ...

The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s signature, which includes the traditional “P.P.” (“Pastor Pastorum”) notation not ...

Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic ...

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s ...

The heraldic design of Leo’s papal coat of arms features a fleur-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, ...

Born Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope chose his papal name in reference to Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who presided over ...