The Holy Roman Empire, despite the name, was Germanic, but why was it called Roman if it had nothing to do with the Romans?

Discover What’s Streaming On: In an effort to “deepen dialogue” between the Vatican and Hollywood, Pope Leo XIV has shared his four favorite films of all time and announced a star-studded gathering ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a memorial Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Nov. 3, 2025, for Pope Francis and all the cardinals and bishops who have died in the past year. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media The ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 26, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanksgiving is a “beautiful feast” that ...

BEIRUT, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Pope Leo urged leaders from Lebanon's many diverse religious sects on Monday to unite to heal the country after years of conflict, political paralysis and economic crisis ...

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Pope Leo XIV has made his first visit to a mosque since his election, and while he removed his shoes as a sign of respect, he did not appear to pray. On Saturday, Leo went to the Blue Mosque in ...

Our chances of meeting this Holy Father should have been no more than any other pope in our lifetime. And yet, it happened. On Nov. 5, Roxane Salonen, accompanied by her husband Troy, shows Pope Leo ...

Pope Leo XIV begins a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday, his first foreign trip since his election and one on which he’s expected to emphasize key themes of his fledgling pontificate – ...

Last week, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a “special message” on immigration that was an unmistakable rebuke of the Trump administration and its cruel and punitive immigration ...

Pope Leo meets President Erdogan at start of first overseas trip Leo visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2 Pope says 'the future of humanity is at stake' amid conflicts Leo ...

Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, emphasizing Christian unity during his trip to Turkey Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and celebrated Mass on Saturday on the second day of ...