Pope Leo XIV calls for peace between Iran and Israel
Pope Leo XIV is urging Israel and Iran to be responsible and act reasonably, following that exchange of attacks that has killed dozens and injured hundreds.
Illinois congresswoman says Sikh man praying on House floor was ‘deeply troubling’
Rep. Mary Miller (R-Illinois) reportedly wrote on X it was "deeply troubling" that a Sikh chaplain prayed on the floor of Congress.
Cardinal Cupich meets Chicago students who recreated papal conclave
Cardinal Blase Cupich visited the Chicago school that became a viral sensation for holding a mini conclave while the real thing was going on in Rome.
Chicago's Pope Leo celebration sold out quickly — drawing second market frenzy
Tickets for the Chicago Archdiocese’s celebration of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field on June 14 sold out quickly Friday, sparking a surge in resales on the secondary market.
Supreme Court blocks launch of nation's first public religious school
Oklahoma cannot proceed with opening the nation’s first publicly funded religious school after a 4-4 Supreme Court vote.
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and love in inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV had his inaugural Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square before an estimated 200,000 people.
Chicagoans invited to celebrate Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in June
The Archdiocese of Chicago is holding a citywide gathering and mass to celebrate the election of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV on June 14.
New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
Fr. Pfleger reflects on 50 years at St. Sabina Church: 'I'm here to serve'
A celebration was held at a Catholic church on Chicagos's South Side Wednesday honoring Fr. Michael Pfleger for 50 years of priesthood.
Wisconsin nun reflects on teaching Chicago student now known as Leo XIV: 'I taught the pope'
A Wisconsin nun shares memories of her former Chicago student, now Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
How to watch Pope Leo's inauguration Mass
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.


















