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For over two thousand years, the papacy has been shaped by the bloodlines of Europe, an uninterrupted stream of spiritual authority flowing from Rome, passing through German, Polish, and Argentine ...

An old-time scandal: the family origins of Pope Leo XIV emerge from American archives, and a curious discovery brings to ...

Leo’s commitments present a challenge to the nationalism and isolationism currently promoted by the White House.

The atmosphere in the Eternal City was electric.

Global dignitaries and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Vatican City on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV presides ...

ANALYSIS: They share a love for St. Augustine but diverge on politics, immigration and AI. The conversation between Leo XIV and JD Vance is just beginning.

Chicago Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy, left, yells as Kyle Monangai #25 catches a pass and runs drills during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 10, 2025. This ...

Millions of tax dollars were spent to create this beautiful Riverwalk, which surely was intended for everyone.

So what can we expect from Pope Leo XIV, and what do we hope he will bring to his papacy? The Editorial Board Roundtable ...

An official Indian delegation, led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and comprising Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost will now be known to the world as Pope Leo XIV. At 69, he is seven years younger than ...