Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending tradition, diplomacy, and modern priorities.

Pope Leo XIV fought back tears during his inaugural mass as he was handed the ring that formally marked the beginning of his ...

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass took place on the morning of Sunday, May 18, in St Peter's Square in Rome. Having sprinkled ...

The St. Francis and Teddy Bear Cancer Foundations announced a joint partnership dedicated to supporting families affected by ...

The St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara has officially sold its property at 2323 De La Vina St. to Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation (TBCF), creating a ...

Pope Francis made a strong moral case for addressing climate change and respecting Indigenous rights. Will Pope Leo do the same?

After a series of closures by the Chicago Archdiocese, Christ Our Savior Church in South Holland has bragging rights as Pope ...

Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.

HOMEWOOD — From a South Side Chicago parish to a suburban pizza parlor, people are remembering when and where they crossed paths with Robert Francis Prevost ... current principal Julie Jurisic said.

Permanent deacons who minister in the Diocese of Rochester and elsewhere are celebrating milestone anniversaries of ...