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Of course, we are all eager to learn more about the new pope, but this effort to attach significance to things that may be ...

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

The pope's inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday, May 18 will be a far grander affair -- his first public mass as ...

Pope Leo XIV made his debut on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, leading the Regina Coeli prayer. He also spoke clearly ...

Many Catholics around the world must marvel at the wild diversity of reactions to the election of Pope Leo XIV within the United ... by Benedict and Francis of a global Church that holds up ...

Pope Leo XIV made his debut on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, leading the Regina Coeli prayer. He also spoke, clearly ...

Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...

Pope Leo XIV condemned the spectre of a "third world war" in his first Sunday address, addressing international crises just ...