Pope Leo XIV in the Paul VI Audience Hall, Vatican City, Thursday, June 12, 2025. ANDREW MEDICHINI / AP Bishop appointments rarely attract much attention, but in China, each one is closely watched ...

VATICAN CITY (WLS) -- Pope Leo XIV showed in the most public way possible that he is a White Sox fan. A photo taken at the Vatican on Wednesday showed him supporting his team.

In 2025, a set of photographs allegedly depicting Pope Leo XIV falling down stairs circulated online. For example, one Facebook post (archived) by the account Daily Bible Verse shared three images ...

Pope Leo, Mathematician: Math-Minded Catholics Claim Pope as One of Their Own The Holy Father is thought to be the first math major to become pope – and math aficionados say it’s about time.

Pope Leo XIV greets people as he rides in the popemobile before celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican June 1, 2025, as part of the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and ...

Leo, who was once a top figure in the Federalist Society, took a leave of absence from the organization to advise the White House on judicial nominees during Trump’s first term.

President Trump denounced a court ruling blocking his tariffs in a lengthy Truth Social post Thursday night that targeted Leonard Leo, who played a central role in shaping Trump’s judicial picks ...

Pope Leo XIV occupies the cathedra, the seat of the bishop, as he takes possession of the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano (Basilica of Saint John Lateran), in Rome, Italy, May 25, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV greets religious sisters during a meeting with officials and employees of the Roman Curia, Vatican City State and the Diocese of Rome in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican May ...

Leo’s multicultural experiences might help him avoid the same pitfalls. Pope Francis also tried to reform a sprawling Vatican communications department, but he was unwilling to fire people, and ...

Pope Leo XIV's regalia is seen during his visit to the Basilica of Saint Paul in Rome on Tuesday. (Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images) It’s hard to believe, but nearly 10 years have passed ...

Pope Leo XIV during his first Mass as pontiff on Sunday appeared to take a subtle dig at President Donald Trump. The pope was also said to have snubbed Vice President JD Vance after the Mass, even ...