In 1378, a papal election would set the stage for one of the most chaotic chapters in the Catholic Church's history. The ...

The Catholic world is keenly watching to see how the more reflective Leo will step out of the shadow of his often disruptive ...

Already on the second day of the conclave, a decision was made on the election of the new head of the Catholic Church. The ...

(OSV News) – This is the text of Pope Leo XIV’s message before the prayer of the Angelus Dec. 28, 2025, the feast of the Holy ...

The Holy Father marked significant milestones throughout 2025, such as the canonization of contemporary saints — including ...

NCR's 10 most-read news stories of 2025 include coverage of the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, massive aid cuts by the ...