A new photo of Leo XIV stands by frescoes representing past papal visits to a Virgin Mary icon in the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel, commemorating where he prayed two days ...

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The cardinals would sit in a hall in a half circle with the dean of the college of cardinals, the Italian Giovanni Battista, ...

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome ...

Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio. He’s the blockbuster artist ...

From quiet gems along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway to the vibrant energy of sun-soaked coastal towns, a road trip through ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of peace, dialogue and missionary ...

But then the pope will enter the St. Peter’s Basilica and proceed to the tomb of St. Peter, where, joined by the patriarchs of the Eastern Catholic churches, he will pause for prayer.

Pope Leo XIV talks to U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L) after a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St. Peter’s basilica in The Vatican on May 18, 2025. In his homily, Leo said he ...

in Vatican City in St. Peter’s Square in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, ushers in his pontificate. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the news you need to know with the Chicago ...

A 1939 film that includes the coronation of Pope Pius XII shows crowds roaring in St. Peter’s Square, as he was carried on an elevated throne through the atrium of the basilica. The pope then ...

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, greeting the tens of thousands of people ...