While the year was marked by profound change, the new pope emphasized his intention to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in a spirit of continuity with his predecessor.

The Jubilee Year of Hope would be a chance for the Catholic faithful to embrace a new beginning, a commitment to love, renewal and service. While jubilee years are significant in the Catholic Church, ...

Since becoming the head of the Roman Catholic Church this year, Pope Leo has become a remarkable breath of fresh air in countering the forces of hate and bigotry.

Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican offices to be “more mission-oriented.” ...

In diverse statements, some have called the Trump policies cruel; others have urged the administration to use due process ...

Hicks will lead one of the largest U.S. archdioceses as it navigates relations with the Trump administration and its ...

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for meetings to help him govern the church, marking the unofficial start of his pontificate VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has ...

Both natives of neighboring suburbs, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks to lead the Archdiocese of New York.

Pope Leo replaces Cardinal Dolan as Archbishop of New York Leo, first US pope, chooses fellow Chicagoan for New York role Bishop Ronald Hicks was serving in Joliet, Illinois Dolan, seen as ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV tapped Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to lead the influential Archdiocese of New York, replacing Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who led New York's 2.8 million ...

Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Ill., has been appointed archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Hicks is pictured during the 2018 fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of ...

As he gears up for his first Christmas as leader of the world's Catholics, Pope Leo XIV is starting to show more noticeable ...