Elevated to a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1993, this sacred Ugandan landmark has become a global pilgrimage destination, celebrated for its spiritual power, unique architecture, ...

As white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney at 6:08 p.m. May 8 in Vatican City, University of Iowa Catholic Studies ...

Scottish soon-to-be priests Matthew McCafferty and Kieran Burt reflect on meeting the new Holy Father — and following in his ...

A May 27 audience with Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu points to a decision about a key structural reform that arguably ...

Tour de France, organizers are boldly opting for a challenging final stage instead of the traditional parade through Paris.

Pope Leo XIV, in a message to participants of an international bioethics conference, issued a call for scientists to ...

Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human dignity.

LIMA, Peru — Pope Leo XIV hasn’t forgotten his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen: He updated his national registration ...

Religious scholars and political pundits are asking if (and how far) the new Pope Leo XIV will advance the Church, and ...

A new Pope means new priorities for global charitable giving.

For the first time in its 2,000-year history, the Vatican has elected a pope from the United States ending the European ...

In Saint Peter’s Square, visitors from around the globe expressed optimism the new American pope will prove to be a positive ...