Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history’s first American pope ...

Pope Leo isn't just the leader of the Catholic Church. He's also the head of the Holy See, the central governing body of Vatican City.

Vice President JD Vance led the American delegation for Leo's inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square before an estimated ...

The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the start of the pontificate of ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who ...

While the church will not be involved in political discussions, it "can't be silent" and needs to speak out and advocate for ...