In early 2025, the Pope Francis was hospitalized with pneumonia and was facing four life-threatening breathing crises. On Feb. 28, doctors had to decide whether to stop treatment or continue with risky,

The Vatican has confirmed the heartbreaking news that has shaken the world, sparking a wave of tributes and expressions of mourning from world leaders and faithful followers across the globe. St. Peter's Square,

Still stinging from their loss in the Western Mass. Class B Finals, No. 15 Pope Francis boys soccer took care of business against No. 18 Belchertown, winning 3-0 in the MIAA Division III state tournament Round of 16 on Wednesday.

Church scholars have debated for centuries whether Mary, who Catholics and many Christians call the Mother of God, helped Jesus to save the world. The late Pope Francis fiercely opposed granting Mary the title of "co-redeemer", and at one point called the idea "foolishness".

Pope Leo XIV on Monday presided over a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for the late Pope Francis and for deceased cardinals and bishops.

The Australian woman, who plays Wordle against His Holiness multiple times per week, has revealed the slang she has taught him.

Pope Leo also told journalists Nov. 4 he is aware of calls to remove or cover up Father Rupnik’s artwork by some abuse survivors and their advocates.

This is because Camilla does not have permission to wear white when meeting the pope; only seven women in the world have that privilege. Protocol means that most women meeting the pope should wear black, with no cleavage, as well a mantilla, which is a kind of headscarf.

After Pope Leo XIV's election, NCR spoke with cardinal electors and influential cardinal non-electors who witnessed the inner dynamics of the conclave and the pre-conclave days. They shared what ultimately led them to Leo.

The trip to Iznik, Turkey, site of the ancient Nicaea, initially was planned for Pope Francis. But Pope Leo, just days after his election in May, announced his intention to commemorate the anniversary with Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.