(RNS) — Bishop-elect Thomas Hennen was appointed by Pope Leo XIV to lead the Diocese of Baker, Oregon, on Thursday (July 10). At age 47, Hennen will be the youngest bishop leading a U.S. diocese.

Mass was organized by the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ outreach ministry, AGLO Chicago, with special prayers ...

The pontiff spent a period of rest July 6–22 in the Italian town of Castel Gandolfo about 15 miles from Rome on the shores of ...

Pope Francis was viewed as relatively progressive. His successor, the first American pope, is now in a unique position to ...

Pope Leo XIV's election drew thousands to Vatican Square on Thursday. The 69-year-old pope is a Chicago native and the first American pope. He was elected as the 267th pontiff, following the death ...

On June 14, the new American Pope Leo XIV delivered his first address to a U.S. audience via a pre-recorded video message ...

Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse – sexual, spiritual or abuse of authority — and called for “transparent processes” to create ...

Every time we perform an act of faith addressed to Jesus, we grow in our connection with Him, and His grace is bestowed immediately.” That’s not only a Sunday homily it’s the Instagram caption Pope ...

Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.