The pontiff offers something rare: a pastor-leader urging the church to reclaim the dignity of every person — not as an ...

The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals.

As the Vatican unveils its crèches, Pope Leo XIV marks his first Christmas with a calmer tone and a forceful call against ...

In an audience with people who work in the Italian intelligence sector, Pope Leo XIV recalled the importance of conducting ...

Sauk Rapids bids farewell to Mary Ann Esselman, cherished community member who lived 94 vibrant years, with a heartfelt service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church this December 19.

The pope also said that Europe should be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President ...

Speaking in the Hall of Blessings, Leo urged those engaged in national security intelligence work to act with professionalism ...

Before leaving for his first apostolic trip to Turkey and Lebanon in November, Pope Leo XIV issued reforms to the Vatican’s labor laws. Both recognize the rapid changes in the makeup of the Catholic ...

It is a sign of hope that more young people are fully participating in the church. But how is the church called to respond in ...

Is it loving or crazy to put your children on the sofa for a night so a person living on the street can have their bedroom?

Pope Leo XIV marked the centenary of Italy's Security Intelligence System and noted its first coordinated intelligence service launched in 1925 established "foundations." ...

Six California bishops celebrated Mass at Adelanto ICE center, urging dignity for immigrants as Pope Leo challenges harsh ...