VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history's first American pope offered a message of healing during an inaugural Mass in St.

The Holy Father made the statement in a message published May 29 and sent to participants commemorating the 500th anniversary ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, vowed on Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world. He offered a message of love and communion during an ...

Several options are available to the Holy Father, who has pledged to heal divisions and build bridges within the Church.

Pope Leo XIV officially began his Petrine ministry on May 18, with a powerful appeal for unity, love, and global fraternity ...

Chicago native Pope Leo XIV called for unity in an increasingly divided world Sunday during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the official start of ...

Pope Leo XIV took his message of building bridges and promoting dialogue to the Roman Curia on Saturday, in his first audience with members of the Catholic Church's governing body.

At his first general audience, Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war in Gaza and reflected on hope, drawing inspiration ...

CHICAGO: The US city of Chicago, Pope Leo XIV's hometown, is preparing to celebrate his election with a day of prayer and ...

Families are the cradle of the future of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Families, ...

The Archdiocese of Chicago has scheduled a Mass and a special program June 14 to celebrate the election and inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, and participants will get a video messag ...

Pope Leo XIV clebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican June 1, 2025, as part of the Jubilee of Families, Children, ...