For the first time in our country's history, an American has been elected pope. Robert Provost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, was elected in the second vote of May 8, the fourth overall vote.

The world needs more benevolence. The Congregation of Holy Cross has invited all ministries to join in celebrating a landmark spiritual initiative: the Year of Mission, which began on April 28.

The heraldic design of Leo’s papal coat of arms features a fleur-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, ...

Looney noted the pope’s chosen name, Leo, and the connection to King’s College, which is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. “It is a wonderful surprise to have a pope born ...

Recently, Cardinal Antonio Canizares Llovera, prefect for the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, encouraged Catholics to consider receiving holy ...

The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV’s signature, which includes the traditional “P.P.” (“Pastor Pastorum”) notation not ...

Perhaps a revealing question is whether the church will continue the radical novelty Francis brought as a pope from a ...

The big issue here is what that cross necklace means when it is worn by blonde women who are members of the Donald Trump team. Is this a matter of religious faith or political identity?