Since the Middle Ages, the Holy See has positioned itself as the preeminent mediator for international conflicts regardless ...

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the revelation of the new pontiff’s baptismal name, in Latin, followed by his papal ...

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

Even the new Holocaust Museum in New York unjustly criticized Pope Pius XII for being silent during World War II. The Church has recently spoken on this topic. The Israeli consul, Pinchas E.

The Vatican has a deep history of conflict mediation, with varying degrees of success. An effort by the pope to end the war ...

It was a truly hectic Sunday, May 25, for the American-born pope, as he visited the two major basilicas: St. John Lateran and ...

As the world watched the Vatican chimney hoping for white smoke, many prayed for someone to take Francis’ place. For some a ...

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning.

Pope Leo XIV, an American and a global citizen, can be a strong advocate for the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of ...

But the new pope, in 2025, has done something more than mark an anniversary. By choosing the name “Leo” and explicitly ...

Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...