Following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, bishops are called to be close to the people in their dioceses and peacemakers in a world marked by division and tension, Pope Leo XIV told the bishops ...

Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor’s messages. Leo’s deliberate manner differed from ...

LAMPEDUSA ISLAND, Italy, July 8 (UNHCR) - Pope Francis, during a highly symbolic visit to Italy's Lampedusa Island on Monday, called for understanding and solidarity for the thousands of people who ...

The royal couple was scheduled to visit in April, but they postponed the trip due to the poor health of the late Pope Francis The King and Queen will meet Pope Leo and attend services in the Sistine ...

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy as the leader of the Catholic ...

ROME, Italy – Pope Francis discussed the plight of millions of forcibly displaced people around the world with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi on Thursday, during a private audience ...

Pope Francis' trip presents a "tremendous challenge." — -- Ensuring the security of a world dignitary can be a huge logistical challenge, but when that dignitary also loves to mingle with the ...

This is how Italy's flag-carrier, ITA Airways, sets up and operates the plane that carries the pope, often dubbed "Shepherd ...

During an audience with people from the areas devastated by earthquakes in Central Italy, Pope Francis emphasized the need to move forward with hope, closeness and solidarity, rather than a false ...

ROME — Pope Leo XIV thanked Italy on Tuesday for its efforts to combat human trafficking but urged the country to remain open to welcoming and integrating migrants as he took part in a pomp-filled ...