Pope Leo’s stance on key issues, from climate change to LGBTQ+ rights to U.S. politics
Pope Leo XIV concelebrates Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel on Friday, the day after his election. Vatican Media/AP hide caption…
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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew…
This priest has advocated for LGBTQ Catholics. Here’s what he thinks of the conclave
The Rev. James Martin during an interview in 2018. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP On the eve of the papal conclave, one…
The conclave to choose a new pope continues. Here’s what you need to know
Cardinals attend a Mass prior to the start of the conclave to choose a new pope, at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Wednesday. Vatican Pool/Getty…
Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says
Cardinals mourn Pope Francis in Rome over the weekend. Eric Vandeville via Vatican Pool WO/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Vandeville via Vatican Pool…
Photos: Pope Francis is laid to rest and mourned around the world
The coffin of Pope Francis is carried during the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. Kai…
Crowds of mourners and dignitaries pay respects to Pope Francis at funeral service
Youssef Absi, Patriarch of Antioch and All the Orient, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem and head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, blesses the coffin…
“I’m gonna miss him”: Pope Francis remembered by a close friend and survivor of abuse
Juan Carlos Cruz sits with Pope Francis on Jan. 22, 2022. Juan Carlos Cruz hide caption toggle caption Juan Carlos Cruz Juan Carlos Cruz was…
What it’s like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
Pope Francis greets participants to the Living Nativity Scene at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on December 14, 2024 in Rome, Italy. He will…
How to watch Pope Francis’ funeral, and what to expect
Workers cover the altar in St. Peter’s Square in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images hide caption toggle…