Pope Leo XIV was elected by cardinals following the death of Argentina's Pope Francis, a charismatic reformer who sparked worldwide devotion but also internal Church divisions during his 12-year ...

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown is poised to acquire his childhood home. Board members in suburban Dolton outside Chicago voted ...

Priests can now celebrate Mass "for the care of creation" after the Vatican announced that a new formulary of prayers and ...

The smallest country in the World, the Vatican City is full of incredible things to do and sites to see. From St. Peter's ...

Hidden on the peaceful Aventine Hill in Rome lies one of the city’s most curious and popular attractions: a simple keyhole.

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, ...

Click through the gallery and find out how the late pontiff is set to be buried.

A new rite published by the Vatican on Thursday will allow priests to celebrate a Mass to exhort Catholics to exercise care ...

Occasionally they remember to call him by his new name, Pope Leo XIV, but it’s unfamiliar to their tongue. One of the guests ...

As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and ...

Step into the heart of history as you explore Rome’s timeless wonders—from the majestic Colosseum to the spiritual grandeur of Vatican City. Wander through ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, and ...

If Jesus trusts us, then we too can trust one another, in his name,” Pope Leo XIV said, extending his call to unity to all ...