Occasionally they remember to call him by his new name, Pope Leo XIV, but it’s unfamiliar to their tongue. One of the guests ...

"What we do know," said Brazilian-born theologian Leonardo Boff, "is that he's a North American with a Latin American soul." ...

The image of Christ the Redeemer, with his arms wide open above Rio de Janeiro, is one of Brazil’s quintessential postcards. However, the country’s most famous statue has a long list of competitors.

A detailed confession The case against Mario Mata began unfolding one afternoon in June 2024 when the 7-year-old girl disclosed the alleged abuse to her mother. The American-Statesman does not ...

Pham, the first U.S. bishop that Leo appointed, is a refugee himself. Originally from Da Nang, Vietnam, he and his family reached the United States in 1981 after fleeing communist persecution.

According to the Vatican website, Jorge Bergoglio’s “father Mario was an accountant employed by the railways.” Mario, a soccer fan like his son, suffered a heart attack while cheering a goal.

China Gets New Catholic Bishop, as Pope Leo Continues Deal Over Appointments (Amends paragraphs 7,9 to change to the bishop's surname) By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -A new assistant ...

New KCK Archbishop Shawn McKnight said Bishop Miege’s president has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into concerns about school safety.