Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.

On a Thursday afternoon, white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City as Catholics and non-Catholics alike around the world watched with great interest to see who would be chosen as the ...

On Thursday afternoon, white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City as Catholics and non-Catholics alike around the world watched with great interest to see who would be chosen as the ...

The brother of the new pope is pushing back on critics' claims that his brother will be a "woke" pontiff, making the case ...

Leo is the first American pope ... his reaction to Leo’s ascendancy last week in an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Vance acknowledged their potential political ...

The regnal name that Cardinal Robert Prevost chose, Leo XIV, has beautiful and powerful resonance for anyone familiar with ...

Little is known about the political leanings of Pope Leo ... What is behind the new Pope's chosen name, Leo? Reaction: 'I flipped out, I said no way!' - Chicago celebrates hometown Pope Analysis ...

Brief talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul with lower-level delegations. This was the first time the two countries held direct negotiations since the first weeks of Russia's ...

Zelensky calls Trump after Moscow and Kyiv agree to 1000-prisoner swap - The critical talks ended after a turbulent two days ...

The papacy is a global platform, so the issues Pope Leo chooses to focus on can resonate far beyond the church.

A group of more than 350 international actors, directors and producers have signed a letter published on the first day of ...