In the inaugural Mass homily, Pope Leo said that the role of the successor of Peter is “preserving the rich heritage of the ...

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In Saint Peter’s Square, visitors from around the globe expressed optimism the new American pope will prove to be a positive ...

I am so delighted to write a Message of Hope, especially being grateful to read about our newly elected Pope […] ...

On May 8, the world was introduced to the Catholic Church’s new pope: 69-year-old U.S.-born Augustinian missionary Robert ...

Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward joyfully represented King Charles in a significant royal duty.As per the royal family's ...

American Jewish leaders, who attended Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass in Rome on Sunday and met with the pontiff at the Vatican ...

In his inaugural address, Pope Leo XIV expressed concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence, warning that it could undermine human dignity and replace human conscience with algorithms. The ...

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Two women from the Diocese of Davenport received the surprise of a lifetime when ...