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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo on Sunday, along with many other world leaders, the Vatican said. The Mass in ...

For over two thousand years, the papacy has been shaped by the bloodlines of Europe, an uninterrupted stream of spiritual authority flowing from Rome, passing through German, Polish, and Argentine ...

The atmosphere in the Eternal City was electric.

Global dignitaries and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Vatican City on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV presides ...

Chicago Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy, left, yells as Kyle Monangai #25 catches a pass and runs drills during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 10, 2025. This ...

Millions of tax dollars were spent to create this beautiful Riverwalk, which surely was intended for everyone.

ANALYSIS: They share a love for St. Augustine but diverge on politics, immigration and AI. The conversation between Leo XIV and JD Vance is just beginning.

So what can we expect from Pope Leo XIV, and what do we hope he will bring to his papacy? The Editorial Board Roundtable ...

An official Indian delegation, led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and comprising Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost will now be known to the world as Pope Leo XIV. At 69, he is seven years younger than ...

There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a ...