Happily, Pope Leo looks set to follow the lead of his predecessor: offering respect to other faiths (even to atheists); elevating women’s roles in the church; denouncing war and the Gaza catastrophe; ...

Pope Leo XIV is aware how protest, free speech and collaboration will shape a vision for a lively church that makes a difference in peoples’ lives.

The Pope is not merely a spiritual shepherd to the world's 1.4 billion Catholics; he is also a political figure whose influence radiates beyond the Vatican's walls. Throughout history, the papacy has ...

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision has temporarily stopped efforts to establish a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, but state leaders are exploring ways to continue the initiative.

Father Larry Goode is well known for tending to his flock, but at one point the veteran priest found himself in possession of ...

African and European bishops say European leaders are prioritizing their own countries' benefits from African land deals, ahead of creating a system that is equitable and positive for African ...

Qualities of humility, clarity and servant leadership are early signs that Pope Leo is charting a unifying path.

ANALYSIS: From synodal clarity to liturgical peace-making, Pope Leo has several opportunities to promote stronger bonds ...

I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the perceived lack of accountability and transparency surrounding Al ...

Developers, constantly on the hunt for underutilized land, have been zeroing in on houses of worship, betting that with ...