Pope Francis was viewed as relatively progressive. His successor, the first American pope, is now in a unique position to ...

Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff. Pomp and ...

Pope Leo XIV visited Monday the Santa Marta elderly home in Castel Gandolfo, greeting and shaking hands with the elderly ...

By Linda Bordoni Pope Leo XIV paid a private visit to the Santa Marta Home for the Elderly in Castel Gandolfo on Monday ...

The pontiff spent a period of rest July 6–22 in the Italian town of Castel Gandolfo about 15 miles from Rome on the shores of ...

For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly established by Pope Francis and celebrated this year on July 27, Pope Leo ...

Pope Leo begins papacy amid high hopes and big challenges 03:57. Pope Leo XIV gave his first homily at a Mass on Friday, one day after he was selected by a conclave of cardinals at the Vatican to ...

After spending time praying in the chapel, the Holy Father personally greeted approximately 20 elderly people, all between the ages of 80 and 101.

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.

Pope Leo XIV (pictured at St. Peter's on June 1, 2025) issued a message of hope on July 10 in anticipation of the upcoming World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA ...