The first American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church — just like the first American chosen as pope — once walked among the people of Chicago.

There are more than 100 tombs at St. Peter’s. Michelangelo’s Pietà is located at St. Peter’s Basilica (which didn’t save it from abuse). The Holy Door is opened only in holy years.

"The Jubilee calls us to become pilgrims of this hope in our entire life, despite the adversities of the current moment," said Pope Leo.

God will have the last word, and life will conquer death,' Pope Leo XIV told Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Rome ...

“Dear friends, a bishop is a witness to hope by his example of a life firmly grounded in God and completely devoted to the ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to celebrate a Mass where he will bless the pallia for the new metropolitan archbishops, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ...

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated a special feast day traditionally used by the Catholic Church to drum up donations from the faithful, with the Vatican under the first American pope ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican to celebrate a Mass where he will bless the pallia for the new metropolitan archbishops, Sunday, June 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew ...

Pope Leo XIV addressed Ukrainians in their native language, sharing a message of support on Twitter. In the post, he ...

The Archdiocese of Montreal’s youth office is providing a local alternative for the Jubilee Year by creating a map of pilgrimage for the city of Montreal.

Priests are called to be embraced and shaped by God's boundless love, and to realize that there is no place for division and hatred of any kind, Pope Leo XIV said.

During the Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo ordained 32 new priests and recalled his appeal for unity during his installation Mass right after his May 8 election.