On Dec. 24, as millions around the world prepared to celebrate Christmas, Pope Leo XIV led his first Christmas Eve Mass at St ...

Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his ...

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

The first US pontiff addressed some 26,000 people from the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square for the traditional papal ...

Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago roots have helped frame both his spirituality and priorities.

During the traditional address, the pope emphasized that everyone could contribute to peace by acting with humility and ...

The U.S.-born pope also lamented the situation for migrants and refugees who "traverse the American continent." ...

He called for an end to conflicts around the world during his Urbi et Orbi address, which is traditionally delivered by the pontiff on Christmas Day to worshippers gathered in Vatican City. - Kenya ...

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, ...

“On this holy day, let us open our hearts to our brothers and sisters who are in need or in pain,” Pope Leo said. “In doing ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Leo likened the fragility of the baby Jesus at Christmas with the “defenseless populations,” such as refugees in Gaza and the homeless, in the first Christmas morning Mass ...