Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

Pope Leo XIV held his first private audience as Catholic leader with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after highlighting the hopes for peace for a “martyred Ukraine”.

Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025, drawing world leaders to Rome for the ...

the white dresses worn by Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Charlene of Monaco at Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass stood out. It is customary to wear black in front of the pope, and as ...

On May 8, the world was introduced to the Catholic Church’s new pope: 69-year-old U.S.-born Augustinian missionary Robert ...

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completes the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome.Leo was formally taking possession Sunday of two ...

At a time when gestures of inclusion carry immense moral and political weight, Pakistan’s silence spoke volumes, casting a ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, center, leaves after concelebrating Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election as 267th pontiff of the Roman ...

He also spoke about the roles of religious leaders, traditional leaders, and political leaders in modern Nigeria.

AND no one else, not even Leo himself. But Vatican watchers, prelates, priests and press, even prophecy followers, are making ...

By Lindsay Steele The Catholic Messenger Two women from the Diocese of Davenport received the surprise of a lifetime when ...