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Pope Francis spoke for the most vulnerable, from Palestinians in Gaza to immigrants in the US. Let’s hope that Leo will follow in his footsteps

Siblings in the US describe ‘moment of disbelief’ when their brother was revealed as new head of the Catholic Church

Francis had begun making several reforms during his papacy – Leo could take things even further

The late Pope Francis sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces the even harder task of balancing the books.

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass

Pope held mass for cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Mass after his historic election as the first North American pope

When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, he was cheered loudly by the huge crowd of pilgrims, tourists, local Catholics and other onlookers who had waited hours for the first…

The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds billions in assets and global influence far beyond its tiny size.