(RNS) — The anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect not just on what the document says, but on the young papacy of Leo ...

Pope Leo's selection had spurred optimism that the Church's stance on female deacons might change. That was not to be the case.

Pope Francis said the Catholic Church was in need of repair to make it a place of welcome for “everyone, everyone, everyone,” as he opened a big meeting on the future of the faith that has sparked ...

Doctors said Monday that Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment. In the ...

While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick or even unconscious. And there are no specific norms ...

Pope Leo XIV, like his two immediate predecessors, visited the so-called Blue Mosque in Turkey's capital; he spent about 20 ...

Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor’s messages. Leo’s deliberate manner differed from ...

Discussions over women becoming deacons, who are ordained and can assist with services but cannot celebrate Mass, have ...

The Vatican confirmed the appointment of a bishop in China “elected” by local clergy during the sede vacante period after ...

Pope Leo XIV’s profile is among the most viewed pages on the digital encyclopedia Wikipedia and was one of the most searched ...