Now, the outlook is murkier as Pope Leo XIV succeeds Francis as leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, but advocates say they remain hopeful that he will echo the late pontiff's approach ...

People across the globe are wondering where Pope Leo XIV stands on a number of important topics, including LGBTQ+ issues — here is what he's said in the past.

Thomas Hennen’s ministry in the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, signaled he backs current Catholic Church teaching on LGBTQ+ ...

Pope Leo XIV may have broken a historic barrier by becoming the first pontiff from the United States, but his views on the Catholic Church could harken back to more traditional times. There are ...

On climate change, Leo XIV has continued Pope Francis’s environmental advocacy. In a 2024 address, he declared, “The Earth is our common home, and we must act urgently to protect it for future ...

We live in a world that is burning’ - The Pope, who has been vacationing outside Rome, says the world is experiencing a ...

Some observers interpreted it as a nod to the complex challenges facing the U.S., while others noted it echoed themes Pope Leo XIV has addressed in past comments on immigration and moral leadership.

Over the weekend, Pope Leo XIV has urged for "responsibility and discernment" over the use of artificial intelligence. ... Pope Leo XIV Issues Warning on AI. Published May 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM EDT ...

All eyes are now on Pope Leo XIV — and many are wondering where he stands on a number of important issues; A friend described the new pontiff as representing a "dignified middle road" between ...