Children have always been vulnerable, but the vulnerability they face today seems almost overwhelming. All over the world, ...

A Tribute to the First Latin American Pontiff,” a new book from USA TODAY, honors the memories of Pope Francis’ ...

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his May 8 election and offered a glimpse into his vision for the ...

Pope Francis didn’t affirm same-sex marriage or lobby for ordaining women as priests. But he gently steered the Catholic ...

A new pope does not swoop in and openly set about undoing the legacy of another. But a lot can change as far as style, emphasis, guidance and law.

Pope Francis opened the door to the LGBTQ faithful, and they are hoping the new pontiff continues to move the Catholic Church ...

Leo gave a prepared address and then opened the floor to any cardinal who wanted to make a comment, a different format to ...

When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, cheering crowds of Catholics and non-Catholics turned out in New York, Washington and Philadelphia to greet him, lifting hopes that the U.S. church ...

Editor's Note: This page is a summary of news on Pope Leo XIV for Saturday, May 10. For the latest, view our story for Sunday, May 11. Pope Leo XIV paid respects at the tomb of Pope Francis on May ...

The Catholic Church, like all institutions with a legacy spanning millennia, often finds itself at a crossroads where history ...

The world's 1.3 billion Catholics paid tribute to their spiritual leader Saturday as he was laid to rest in Rome. "Sunday Morning" looks at the legacy of the man who inspired the faithful with his ...

At the University, students shared a range of perspectives on his legacy of reform, inclusivity and his impact on the global ...