ROME — Pope Leo XIV will visit ground zero of Europe’s migration drama, the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, on July 4 in a strong sign of continuity with Pope Francis, who often clashed with the U.S.

'The Way of Francis – The Way of Light' routes are being promoted as part of celebrations to mark 800 years since the death of Italy’s patron saint. View on euronews ...

The Future of the Catholic Church with Pope Francis. Garry Wills talked about his book The Future of the Catholic Church with ...

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the San Francisco namesake and medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, ...

Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual meant to emphasize his vocation of service and humility.

A Christian on Death Row,” a book by American lay chaplain Dale Recinella recounting his ministry among prisoners condemned ...

L'Osservatore Romano/ Pool Photo via AP Pope Francis made a surprise visit on Tuesday to locations in central Italy that were damaged by a devastating earthquake that left nearly 300 people dead in ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for his open-air weekly general audience, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ...