By paving the way for an American pope, Leo’s predecessor has ensured the faith won’t get hijacked by the right.

US Vice President JD Vance was received by Pope Leo XIV on Monday for a private audience, at the end of his visit to Rome.

The Catholic Church and federal government reacted vehemently to new legislation in Washington state that requires priests to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement after learning about ...

Catholic clergy were previously exempt as according to church doctrine the content of confession can't be shared without breaking Canon law. The move sparked an angry response from Archbishop Paul ...

"This is our stance now in the face of this new law. Catholic clergy may not violate the seal of confession – or they will be excommunicated from the Church," said Etienne, adding: "All ...

The Catholic Church and federal government reacted vehemently to new legislation in Washington state that requires priests to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement after learning about ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, pledges peace efforts and offers the Vatican as a mediator in ...

Pope Leo XIV, in one of his first audiences, appealed for peace in Ukraine, meeting the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic ...

One of the most significant powers the Pope possesses is the ability to excommunicate individuals from the Church.

The mass in St Peter's Square will draw tens of thousands of well-wishers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...