Elevated to a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1993, this sacred Ugandan landmark has become a global pilgrimage destination, celebrated for its spiritual power, unique architecture, ...

As white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:08 p.m. May 8 in Vatican City, University of Iowa Catholic Studies ...

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

A May 27 audience with Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu points to a decision about a key structural reform that arguably ...

Each country has its unique cultures, traditions, and food habits. What is normal for people of a country can be weird for people of another country because of different cultures and lifestyles. This ...

Pope Leo XIV, in a message to participants of an international bioethics conference, issued a call for scientists to ...

The tiny yet mighty continent of Europe is densely packed with diverse cultures, beautifully planned public transportation, ...

LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV hasn’t forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration ...

Religious scholars and political pundits are asking if (and how far) the new Pope Leo XIV will advance the Church, and ...

The most pressing sports question for many locals inside the Vatican and surrounding Italy concerning the first American pope ...

He led Charlotte’s largest parish before being pushed aside over allegations of nonsexual but inappropriate behavior ...

From Istanbul to the Vatican to the Oval Office, everyone seems to want peace in Ukraine — except Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin ...