After the white smoke cleared, Brown papal historian David Kertzer reflected on the significance of an American pope, how the ...

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial. He has inherited the Holy See’s chronic, 50 million to 60 ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the Church.

How will Pope Leo XIV deal with the Catholic bishops in the US who resisted the pastoral priorities set by his Argentine ...

The last three popes each chose very different paths between Rome and home—sometimes confrontational, sometimes aloof.

In drawing attention to AI, Pope Leo has acknowledged the role of the church in addressing social needs and promoting greater ...

In her latest column installment, Chan analyzes the rise of conservative Christian nationalism and reflects on why the new ...

The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds, and it's got a very big budget problem. It primarily finances the ...