The first American pope arrives at the papal summer retreat to work on his encyclical, with suggestions it should avoid politics and focus on religious liberty and vocations.

Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges to make the Catholic ...

Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges to make the Catholic ...

Pope Leo XIV’s views are already sparking conversation about the role of faith in today’s political landscape. WSBs Ashley Simmons contributed to this story Veronica Waters ...

Here is what we know so far about Leo XIV’s political and social views. His views on women in the church appear aligned with Francis . During his papacy, Francis opened more leadership roles to ...

Pope Leo XIV has offered to host a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican, while Cardinal Pietro Parolin called the failure of the two sides to reach a truce in Istanbul "tragic".

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, right, and second lady Usha Vance stand next to Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, and his wife, Deborah, left, at the inauguration Mass of the new pope's ...

Pope Leo XIV urged political leaders from around the world to promote the common good, warning especially of the threat to human dignity from artificial intelligence. Monday, July 21, 2025.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for reconciliation and dialogue — a message in line with his pledges ...

Pope Leo XIV has offered to host a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican, while Cardinal Pietro Parolin called the failure of the two sides to reach a truce in Istanbul "tragic".