The pope must defend the family from the state‘s attacks while promoting peace and asserting independence from state power.

How will Leo’s formative three decades in the United States before life in Peru and Rome shape his church of 1.4 billion souls? Yes, the cardinals must be thinking an American could solve the Holy See ...

As for Catholicism in the Central Valley, I know we have a bishop and many clergy that see the importance of meeting people ...

The previous Pope Leo emphasized the Catholic Church's responsibility to care for the poor and support workers' rights.

For the first time in history, a Pope was born in the United States. Quickly after it was announced that Provost Robert ...

Even before he was appointed to a position at the Vatican in 2023, Pope Leo XIV spent most of his time away from his home ...

Live with joy; live happily.’ And I always remember him saying: ‘Keep me in your prayers, as I keep you in mine,’” Mildred ...

The Catholic leaders of Leo’s hometown hold out hope that the new pope can help turn around ailing finances and a shortage of ...

Pope Leo XIV hasn't forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration information ...

A celebration of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States and Chicago, will be held at Rate Field in June. Tickets are now on sale on June 14 event at ...

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV, as the first U.S.-born pope, may bring unique insight to the problem of polarization in ...