Papal Transition

CHICAGO (OSV News) — A decision in 2000 to move a priest accused of abusing boys into residence at an Augustinian friary in Chicago originated from leadership of the Archdiocese of …

The Gospel parable of the “wasteful sower” who casts seeds on fertile soil as well as on a rocky path “is an image of the way God loves us,” Pope …

“We pray that Pope Leo will lead us on that path of proclaiming the Gospel to the whole world,” Archbishop Broglio said.

“Now is the time for dialogue and building bridges,” the pope said May 19.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door meeting at the Vatican with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who gave him a Chicago Bears jersey and a …

This is the full text of the Regina Caeli address given by Pope Leo XIV on May 18 following the end of his inauguration Mass.

With a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as bishop of Rome.

Pope Leo formally began his ministry as the 266th successor of St. Peter at his inauguration Mass by calling for the church to give a united witness to Christ.

Peruvian Catholics in different U.S. cities shared what it meant to them seeing Pope Leo XIV, “Papa León,” step out on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to the church and the world during his first homily given in a public setting.