Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage. On Friday morning, Pope Leo spoke once more when he presided over his first mass as ...

The apostolic blessing, offered in the final days of Francis' life, left Leelamma Lal full of joy as she undergoes physical ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's ...

“Peace be with you,” were Pope Leo’s first words to the crowd. “My dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of ...

Raising his left hand towards a crying boy, this is the moment Pope Francis gave his last public blessing as he drove through St Peter's Square for the last time. Footage of the brief exchange ...

Stefano Costantino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty On Sunday, Pope Francis gave his traditional Easter blessing at St. Peter’s Square and rode around in the popemobile to the happy surprise of ...

("long live the pope") rippled through St. Peter's Square. Francis, who continues to rely on supplemental oxygen on occasion, appeared without nasal tubes for the occasion. Before the ...

Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds after a brief meeting with Vice President JD Vance in ...