Leo XIII (1878–1903), the first pope of the 20th century, took bold stances on the major social issues of his time and laid ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who ...

Pope Leo XIV reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Francis’ death. The pope’s residence hasn’t always been in the ...

ON May 8, the second day of the 2025 conclave to elect a new pope after Pope Francis died at 88 on April 21, 133 cardinal ...

Surprise, surprise — another Monday is upon us, but it will come as no surprise that I have devised another plan to free us ...

Pope Leo XIII, who was pope from 1878-1903 ... By contrast, Leo is among the most frequently taken names by a pope, with only Benedict, Gregory and John having been chosen more often. Of the 13 ...

Pope Leo XIII, who was pope from 1878-1903 ... By contrast, Leo is among the most frequently taken names by a pope, with only Benedict, Gregory and John having been chosen more often. Of the 13 ...

The most recent pope buried there was Benedict XVI ... The last to do so was Gregory XII, who died in 1417 and is buried in the Cathedral of St. Flavian in Recanati, his hometown.

The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the start of the pontificate of ...