Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to pray the Angelus with him Oct. 26, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — ...

VATICAN CITY >> Pope Leo will publish the first document of his tenure on Oct. 9, the Vatican said today, with a text that is likely to offer hints about the new pontiff’s priorities for the ...

Pope Leo XIV enjoyed rapturous support from his fellow American Catholics when he was elevated last spring, but his latest comments on abortion and immigration are revealing a rift with conservatives ...

The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change. By Motoko Rich Reporting from Castel ...

The faithful around the world celebrated Pope Leo's 70th birthday over the weekend. In Chicago, where the pope was born, it was more than a celebration—but a chance to mark where the pope's worldly ...

Seventy years ago, a baby was born at the hospital, formerly known as Mercy Hospital. He would grow up to become the first American Pope. Seized cartel ‘monster’ truck had gunports, .50-caliber ...

A new plaque was placed at Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Bronzeville. The hospital is the steward of the former Mercy Hospital, where then Robert Prevost, was born. On Monday, a ceremony was ...

Caillou spends his summer doing many new things. While the family is on vacation, they go to the beach and camping in the woods. The cold water takes some getting used to but once he's in, it's alot ...

Sept. 14 marks Pope Leo XIV’s 70 th birthday. To celebrate, EWTN News In Depth invited viewers to send in video messages to share their own personal greeting to the Holy Father on such a momentous ...

At the hospital, with police and social services now involved, Rhona suspects April immediately. Just as April considers confessing, she spots police officers and flees in panic. Meanwhile, Robert has ...