Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press Nicole Winfield May 12, 2025
A museum opens at a former factory in the Czech Republic where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews Karel Janicek May 12, 2025
A Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from South Korea Mari Yamaguchi May 12, 2025
Pope Leo offers first Sunday blessing, calls for Gaza cease-fire and peace in Ukraine Emma Ayers May 11, 2025
Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo’s first Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s Square Giovanna Dell'Orto May 11, 2025
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day Nicole Winfield and Giovanna Dell'Orto May 11, 2025
From the left and right, U.S. Catholics hope new pope fulfills their hopes David Crary and Tiffany Stanley May 11, 2025
Pope Leo XIV lays out his vision and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity Nicole Winfield May 10, 2025
A day of firsts; Pope Leo XIV sets a new tone, but follows Francis on key issues Eric J. Lyman May 9, 2025
Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope Christine Fernando and Melina Walling May 9, 2025
Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope Obed Lamy and Hallie Golden May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and Knicks for their Villanova ties Eric Olson May 8, 2025