Multiple news reports indicated that Pope Leo XIV had chosen Bishop Ronald Hicks, 58, of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois — ...

This undated photograph shows a young Pope Francis, then Jorge Bergoglio, with his family. Back row, from left: his brother ...

In 2018, German artist Michael Triegel asked a homeless man in Rome to pose for a drawing, thinking that he would make an ideal model for St. Peter if he ever needed to paint the first pope.

Cardinal Dolan, who turned 75 last February, reportedly submitted his resignation as required under church law, though Pope ...

Leo seems to be understanding that his ministry must be open to the world — a world that does not understand Italian.

The nativity scene in St. Peter's Square comes from a different place every year. For Pope Leo's first Christmas as the pontiff, this year's display comes from Salerno, Italy.

Christian archaeology seeks to see, hear and touch the Word made flesh, Pope Leo XIV said, inviting the world's bishops and ...

“The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope,” he said to all those present. “Let the tenderness of ...

In his Dec. 15 address, the Holy Father alluded to its composition, mentioning the 28,000 colorful ribbons that symbolize ...

As the Vatican unveils its crèches, Pope Leo XIV marks his first Christmas with a calmer tone and a forceful call against ...