By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 1 (Reuters) - The secret conclave that elected Pope Leo head of the Catholic Church ...

Clerics taking part in a conclave take a vow not to communicate with the outside world and surrender their phones and all other communication devices during proceedings.

Francis had that effect throughout his life. He could calm the waters while also pushing for progress. He was not only nice, but he made everyone around him nicer.” ...

Notes from Rome by the Vatican Editor for EWTN News. The news earlier this month that Pope Leo XIV will not visit the U.S. in ...

The Vatican on Wednesday announced a busy and lengthy foreign travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV in the first half of 2026, ...

Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, the Vatican said Thursday, including Algeria -- the first time a pope will travel to the North African Muslim nation. The Vatican announced a ...

The Vatican on Wednesday announced a busy and lengthy foreign travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV in the first half of 2026, ...

The Vatican said peace and care for the poor will be central themes of the African journey, which will also bring him in the ...

The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican. The Vatican announced on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV would make a 10-day trip to Africa in April ...

President Donald Trump’s “border czar” says Pope Leo XIV doesn’t understand “there’s a flip side to illegal immigration.” ...