Pope Leo XIV officially took on the role as the new Pope after his grand declaration at St. Peter’s Basilica. The final ceremonial steps of the process were seen through which means the American ...

(AP) — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis, celebrating a ...

It’s easy to see why Pope Francis would have regularly visited this beautiful basilica. The ancient church dates back over 16 centuries, and the main facade was constructed in 1750 by Florentine ...

Posted: May 11, 2025 | Last updated: May 11, 2025 Saturday he stepped outside the Vatican for the first time, visiting the tomb of Pope Francis, his mentor, and placing a flower in his honor.

Chaminade HS chaplain reflects on experience serving alongside Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica. ... Back in 2019 while he was a deacon, Father Peter Heiskell served alongside Pope Francis ...

Pope Leo XIV will appear in public again this Sunday in St Peter's Square. From the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the first pontiff from the United States, former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ...

Faithful and well-wishers crowd St. Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV appears at the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican for his first Sunday blessing after his election.© Andrew ...

Pope Leo XIV will greet the crowd from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, leading a prayer to the Virgin Mary in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the ...