VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called Wednesday for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for an end to the “heartbreaking” toll on its people, as he presided over his first general audience ...

Leo urged an end to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. "I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people," he said. "Let us do everything possible to reach a genuine, ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, previously known as Robert Francis Prevost, gave his first ...

As we celebrate Pope Leo XIV, it would be a tragedy to forget one of the greatest concerns of Pope Francis' final years and ...

In a heartfelt plea, the newly elected pope has cited the deaths of innocent children and called for an urgent ceasefire in ...

At his first general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, where, he said, children and elderly are suffering.

Pope Leo XIV in his speech Monday called Blessed Iuliu Hossu “a symbol of fraternity transcending all ethnic and religious ...

At the end of Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to the people suffering the devastating ...

Pope Leo XIV called Wednesday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel and Hamas to fully respect international ...

I renew my appeal to the leaders: cease fire, release all hostages, fully respect humanitarian law,” Leo said.

It has been nearly a month since Pope Leo XIV was elected head of the Catholic Church, and he has already been leaving an ...

Known for his humility and prayerful presence, Martin says Pope Leo has would do well to make his top priority healing ...