Pope Leo XIV will visit the Castel Gandolfo in Rome for a summer holiday. As he's doing for himself, the Pope encouraged ...

In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected him that anyone who exercises authority in ...

According to the Rev. John Wauck, professor of church communication at the Pontifical Holy Cross University in Rome, Leo's clothing choices are a “return to form,” and his attire similar to that worn ...

According to the Rev. John Wauck, professor of church communication at the Pontifical Holy Cross University in Rome, Leo’s clothing choices are a “return to form,” and his attire similar to that worn ...

Traditionally, it was adorned with the papal tiara, but in 2005 Pope Benedict XVI replaced it with the mitre to emphasize the pastoral role of the pope and his close relationship with the bishops.

Prince Edward at Buckingham Palace, May 9, 2025. This is his first time visiting Vatican City in an official capacity; at Pope Francis’s funeral, Prince William attended on behalf of King Charles.

In one of his first public appearances as head of the Church, Benedict XVI chose to wear the so-called camauro, a fur-trimmed hat in the rich red color of a Santa hat, making a direct reference to ...

Pope Benedict XVI used the term even more extensively, tying it to his criticisms of rising secularity and relativism. At the same time, Leo XIV has made a point to praise Pope Francis and the ...

With more than 15 years of experience, he has reported from important ecclesial events in Europe, Asia and Latin America during the pontificates of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.

Countdown to first public appearance The first announcement to the world that a new pope has been selected is signaled per tradition by ringing the bells as St. Peter's Basilica as white smoke ...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to ...