Moreno plans to hit the ground running after her swearing in Monday morning at the Saenger Theater. She takes office after a tumultuous transition and has said she plans to get City Hall back to ...

The full text of Pope Leo XIV's speech at the conclusion of the January 7-8 Consistory, published yesterday, insists that ...

In his most explicitly pro-life speech to date, Pope Leo demands an end to abortion and surrogacy globally. Editor's Note: ...

Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic ...

Bundled in three layers, a red woolen coat, and a “Happy New Year” top hat sprouting streamers and twinkling lights, Lela ...

King Charles III and members of the royal family — minus his disgraced brother, the former Prince Andrew — gathered for Christmas at the king's private Sandringham Estate, where they traditionally ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo indicated on Monday (Dec 22) that he plans to follow the reform agenda of his predecessor Francis, praising the late pontiff's attempts to make the global Catholic Church more ...

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Pope Leo XIV gives his first annual Christmas greeting to members of the Roman Curia at the Vatican Dec. 22, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen ROME – Pope Leo XIV Monday offered what might well be ...

On the first day of the nine-day Misa de Gallo or Simbang Gabi dawn Masses, Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula urged people to welcome those who want to be part of the church. He has a ...