MIAMI — Pope Leo XIV has issued his first major document since becoming pontiff, continuing a mission started by his predecessor, Pope Francis. The new apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi te,” centers on ...

Swiss guards Pope Francis on Monday thanked the Swiss Guard corps for their "kindness" to him and to all the tourists in the Vatican as 35 new members of ...

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey and Lebanon on his first foreign trip, a visit that fulfills the late Pope Francis’ plans to mark an important Orthodox anniversary and bring a message of peace to the ...

Pope Francis expressed his gratitude for the prayers offered on his behalf in a voice message, which was broadcast in St. Peter's Square at the beginning of a Rosary prayer dedicated to his health.

Pope Leo XIV arrived on his first foreign trip to Turkey and later Lebanon, a visit that fulfills the late Pope Francis’ plans to mark an important Christian anniversary and bring a message of peace ...

Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech as he meets with authorities, members of the civil society and diplomats in the Presidential Palace's national library, in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.