The pope’s family history of “gens de couleur libre,” or free people of color, can be traced back to Opelousas, a ...

I’m praying for this new pope from the United States who has roots in the 7th Ward. That was a mind-blowing moment for me,’ ...

Pope Leo XIV's ancestry isn't necessarily unique. It's quintessentially American, illustrated by his grandfather's illicit ...

Previously, he served as the Diocesan Administrator in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since January 2024, following the death ...

The pontiff addressed a massive crowd, estimated by the Vatican at around 70,000, in St. Peter's Square on June 7 during a ...

I am humbled beyond words that the Holy Father has chosen me, not from outside, but from among the ranks of the priests of ...

The previous Pope Leo emphasized the Catholic Church's responsibility to care for the poor and support workers' rights.

Michael Kelly, author of a new book on Pope Leo, sets out the challenges ahead and shares his hope that Northern Ireland will ...

Standing in front of the cascade of crimson curtains on the balcony of Saint Peter’s on the evening of May 8, with an ...

The image of Trump as the pope just days after our revered Pope Francis died shows why he's a terrible model for morality.