Pope Leo XIV celebrates his 70th birthday at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has marked his 70th birthday by thanking God, his parents and all those who prayed for him.
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Pope Leo XIV has marked his 70th birthday by thanking God, his parents and all those who prayed for him.
Groups around the Twin Cities metro held services to honor and pray for the two children killed and 17 others injured in Wednesday's shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
Arturo Cepeda, who has worked 14 years as auxiliary bishop at the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit, has a new assignment in Texas.
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit is a ministry of the Capuchin friars, a Catholic community inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. Father Solanus Casey, a Capuchin friar, was among the people who was involved in the early years of the soup kitchen. Casey has been given the title "Blessed" within the Catholic church, and supporters hope that he will be given the title of "Saint."
Pope Leo XIV called for unity in the Catholic Church during his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square. Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation honoring the Chicago-born Pope Leo on Sunday.
As the world learned of the election of the first American pope, Detroit Archbishop Edward Weisenburger spoke of the need to listen to the youth to determine the church's future direction.
In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the release of hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.
Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago and attended Villanova University, was elected as the new pope on Thursday and chose Leo XIV as his papal name.
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
Detroit Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger said he welcomes the news that an American citizen was named pope.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates.
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
Pope Francis leaves a Catholic Church seen as more in touch.
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some longstanding traditions.
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days so the Catholic faithful and others can pay their respects.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.
