Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa, urging European countries to adopt a more compassionate approach to the migrant crisis, including protecting and integrating mi…

Pope Francis spent July 4 in Lampedusa, Italy, praying for tens of thousands of migrants who have died attempting to reach Europe. Over 18,000 migrants have pe…

Pope Leo XIV urged European leaders to improve migrant integration and address root causes of displacement during his visit to Lampedusa. This appeal highlight…

Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe’s m…

Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals of protecting life and human dignity as he participated remotely in …

The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim…

Pope Leo XIV arrived on Saturday on Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants who risked the perilous crossing from North Africa, in a symbol…

Pope Leo XIV celebrated America’s 250th birthday during his acceptance speech for the 2026 Liberty Medal award Friday. The award from the National Constitution…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The first U.S.-born pope marked America’s 250th anniversary by urging the country to recommit to its founding ideals. Speaking ‘as a son o…

Pope Leo, the first US-born pontiff, called for "moderation" in US public discourse and called on Americans to find "common ground" in a speech on Friday that …

Saint Agnes, a historic church founded for German-speaking immigrants in what’s now a diverse, central neighborhood in Minnesota’s capital, offers one traditio…