Pope Leo XIV gave thanks at a New Year’s Eve vespers service for the 2025 Holy Year that brought millions of pilgrims to Rome ...

Pope Leo reveals his wish for 2026 as he closes out the year - In addition to the Jubilee, 2025 was momentous because of the ...

Under the heading, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” here is a look back at the images of some of the most defining ...

Close to 3 million pilgrims and visitors attended audiences, liturgies or meetings at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV from the ...

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.

Soon after, on March 29, the pontiff was readmitted into the hospital with difficulty breathing. On April 21, the day after ...

The first American pope, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, and clergy-members' response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown are the top religion stories of 2025.

NCR's 10 most-read news stories of 2025 include coverage of the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, massive aid cuts by the ...

Cathleen Falsani, who covered two previous papal elections, sent a Hail Mary text from Ireland when she heard Chicago's own ...

Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are ...