Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that priests must be celibate and insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers, as he gave marching orders to the world’s ...

Pope Leo says there should be no tolerance for abuse in Catholic Church, urges transparency June 21, 2025 Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and U.S. during White Sox broadcast ...

A view of the Papal or Apostolic Palace, a historic summer retreat for popes in the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo, about 30 kilometers southeast of Rome, where Pope Leo XIV will be spending a ...

Pope Leo XIV sounded the alarm this week over artificial intelligence (AI)’s potential impact on young people’s intellectual and neurological development, building upon one of the main focuses ...

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 ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV kicked off a weeklong celebration of Catholic clergy Tuesday by encouraging seminarians to be joyful and honest, offering an uplifting message after Pope Francis ...

In a world where pop culture and religion rarely mix, Pope Leo XIV’s family ties are a fascinating bridge. Whether you’re a fan of Madonna’s music or follow the Catholic Church, this story ...