Speaking to anti-drug campaigners at the Apostolic Palace, the pope issued a sharp rebuke of drug policy that targets the poor while powerful traffickers go unpunished.

Pope Francis honored women's contributions to the life of the church. I trust Pope Leo XIV to do the same.

Pope Leo XIV has affirmed that priests must be celibate. And he has insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers. Leo met Wednesday in ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse – sexual, spiritual or abuse of authority — and called for “transparent ...

Rumors are swirling online that Pope Leo XIV is secretly related to big stars like Madonna and Justin Bieber. The New York Times, in collaboration with the Cuban Genealogy Club of Miami and American ...

In a shocking revelation, Pope Leo XIV's familial ties were connected to the legendary singer Madonna through distant maternal relations.

Pope Leo XIV is distantly related to a number of prominent figures, including Hillary Clinton and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to a genealogy investigation published by ...

Pope Leo XIV will canonize seven blesseds on Oct. 19, including two Venezuelans: Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and María del Carmen Rendiles Martínez.

Liturgical fashion aficionados around the globe have noticed Pope Leo XIV's wardrobe and fashion choices.

The People’s Republic of China has officially recognized Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment, the Vatican announced, signaling what some say is an indication that the new pontiff intends ...

What a pope wears carries incredible meaning as we witnessed last month when Pope Leo XIV greeted the faithful from the loggia on May 8, 2025. Donned in a red mozzetta and a stole over a white ...

Pope Leo XIV donned a White Sox hat at the Vatican this week. For the company that makes it, it was a dream come true.