VATICAN CITY — Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into war-torn Gaza, decrying the violence and suffering in the Middle East during his first general audience as pope ...

Among the almost-canonized saints expected to be discussed on June 13 is Blessed Bartolo Longo (also known as Bartholomew ...

Pope Leo XIV has called for humanitarian aid to reach the Gaza Strip and for an end to the “heartbreaking” toll on its people ...

Calling the hunger crisis in the war-torn territory “heart-rending,” the pope used his first general audience to highlight the issue.

Israeli strikes continued to pound the Gaza Strip Wednesday, killing at least 82 people, including several women and a ...

Pope Leo XIV holds his first general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, issuing an appeal for Gaza, which he calls ...

The Pope’s appeal comes as the numbers of dead and injured in the Gaza Strip continue to rise under Israel’s attacks.

The pope began his audience explaining he would continue the series of talks his predecessor had begun on the Jubilee-related theme, "Jesus Christ Our Hope." ...

International pressure is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a ...

Watch live as Pope Leo XIV holds his first weekly general audience in St Peter's Square after his election as head of the Catholic Church two weeks ago ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican began the conclave process to elect the new pope. Some students studying at ...