Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace on Sunday, urging government leaders to stop wars. The head of the Catholic Church ...

The Pope released his message for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated in October, on July ...

The discussion covered military conflicts, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East. Antony also conveyed ...

Pope Leo XIV called for peace negotiations and respect for humanitarian law in Gaza, 10 days after an Israeli strike caused the death of three people at the only Catholic church in the enclave.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “barbarity of war” and forced displacement of people have to end, and civilians and places of ...

Pope Leo XIV renewed his call for a ceasefire on Thursday after an apparent Israeli strike hit Gaza's only Catholic church, ...

Pope Leo called for an end to the 'barbarity of war' on Sunday as he spoke of his profound pain over an Israeli strike on the ...

"I renew my call for an immediate ceasefire. Only dialogue and reconciliation can ensure enduring peace!" View Entire Post › ...

Pope Leo discussed the war in Ukraine on Saturday with Metropolitan Anthony, a senior cleric in the Russian Orthodox Church, ...

The last time the cardinals chose a pope from outside of their ranks was in 1378 when Urban VI was elected. In the history of the church, only six non-cardinals have been elected pope.

There is, however, one unwritten rule: a pontiff can’t take the name of Peter, out of deference to St. Peter, who is traditionally known as the Catholic Church’s first pope.