Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body. But Pope Leo XIV may also have to contend with challenges that are ...

His one-word answer — “many” — quickly gained traction online. Some observers interpreted it as a nod to the complex ...

To what degree will the new pope stand or not stand in continuity with Francis? As a scholar who has studied the writings and actions of the popes since the time of the Second Vatican Council, a ...

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark — politically, personally or ...

"He is an American, but he's an American who has a really international experience," said an assistant professor at St. Louis University.

Pope Leo XIV’s election marks a new chapter in the church’s social mission, renewing its commitment to global peace, justice, ...