Pope Leo XIV has issued one of the strongest statements of his pontificate to date, declaring unequivocally that marriage, in the eyes of the Catholic Church, “is only possible between a man and a woman.” Speaking from the high altar at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy Father addressed thousands of faithful gathered for a special […]
New Pontiff uses historic Sunday appearance to call for an end to war and promote unity among nations VATICAN CITY — In a powerful and widely anticipated moment, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to issue an emotional appeal for peace across war-torn […]
In a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church, American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He becomes the first pontiff born in the United States and also holds citizenship in Peru, where he spent much of his religious life. Pope Leo XIV was chosen on the […]
On Wednesday, thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to Pope Francis, whose body will lie in state for three days before the funeral on Saturday. A steady flow of mourners extended along the main avenue leading from central Rome to the Vatican, slowly approaching the basilica under the warm spring sun for […]