Pope Leo, the new head of the Catholic Church, takes responsibility not just for 1.4 billion souls, but also for a complex multinational business in deep financial trouble.

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 4, 2025 / 17:06 pm. Pope Leo XIV spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call Wednesday afternoon.

During a meeting on Wednesday at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV received a hat of his alma mater, Villanova, from the National Italian American Foundation.

Pope Leo urged Russia to take steps towards ending the war in Ukraine when he spoke to President Vladimir Putin for the first time, the Vatican said on June 4.

The pope’s phone conversation with Putin, confirmed by a Vatican spokesman late Wednesday night, came the same day that United States President Donald Trump had a call with the Russian president.

Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome on Saturday during a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, urging them to live lives that are “transparent, visible, credible” in service ...

Though the pope may be historically known for wearing larger, more triangular hats, Pope Leo XIV, on Wednesday, donned a cap of his alma mater, Villanova, that he received as a gift from the ...

The Holy Father is thought to be the first math major to become pope – and math aficionados say it’s about time.

Pope Leo XIV held the third general audience of his pontificate on Wednesday, telling the faithful that even when we feel useless and inadequate, “the Lord reminds us that our life is worthy.” ...

The future pope also challenged Vice President JD Vance’s “ordo amoris” argument that Christians should prioritize their own nation over global needs.

A celebration of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States and Chicago, will be held at Rate Field in June.

Chicago’s elation over the hometown boy’s election led to a huge party for the first U.S. pope, who will begin to chart his historic path.