The pontiff offers something rare: a pastor-leader urging the church to reclaim the dignity of every person — not as an ...

Lebanon needed this embrace.” The words went out over a social media platform, made more poignant for the accompanying image ...

On his second day in Lebanon, Pope Leo hailed the country as an example of tolerance and urged Christian and interfaith leaders to continue working to maintain a peaceful coexistence in a region where ...

Pastors and religious in Lebanon voiced hope that Pope Leo’s visit to the country would give a boost to the national and regional peace process, and that his presence would help guarantee Christians ...

Pope Leo XIV, who on Saturday marked six months since his election, has in recent weeks stepped up his criticism of the Trump administration while bringing a distinctively American flavor to the ...

Even in the face of difficulties and the constant threat of war, the young people of Lebanon and the country's religious leaders have enormous resources that can build a better future for all people, ...

Pope Leo XIV has made his first visit to a mosque since his election, and while he removed his shoes as a sign of respect, he did not appear to pray. On Saturday, Leo went to the Blue Mosque in ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a memorial Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Nov. 3, 2025, for Pope Francis and all the cardinals and bishops who have died in the past year. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media The ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 26, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanksgiving is a “beautiful feast” that ...