Pope Leo on Thursday decried political leaders who invoke religious beliefs to justify conflicts or nationalist policies, calling that a form of blasphemy, or a serious sin that disrespects or insults ...

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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo's recent criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump's anti-immigration policies are emboldening Catholic efforts to help immigrants caught up in the administration's ...

The head of the Catholic Church, in his Christmas sermon, lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza. Follow for more ...

Pope Leo XIV has urged Vatican cardinals to put their ambitions of power and personal interests aside and work instead on building communion.

Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque and celebrates mass as he calls for peace and unity among Christians and Muslims. Pope Leo visited the iconic Blue Mosque in Istanbul today, the first time the ...

A billboard depicting Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his planned visit to Lebanon is seen along the main airport road in Beirut Nov. 21, 2025. The pope will visit Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2, his first ...

Pope Leo XIV greets Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople at the Vatican May 19, 2025. The patriarch, who came to Rome for the pope's inauguration, will host Pope Leo at several ...