Pope Leo XIV won’t reverse the Vatican’s former policy on same-sex blessings, despite ongoing criticism from conservative bishops.

The Catholic Church will continue to allow blessings for same-sex couples — but not recognition for their unions as ...

"Living our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork is essential to a life of virtue." Pope Leo XIV holds first 'green ...

Leo will continue his predecessor's historic decision allowing priests to honor queer couples, though same-sex marriage ...

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

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for unity within the Catholic Church. He spoke to priests during a special Holy Year week in Rome and he urged them to promote reconciliation and act in communion ...

The Catholic Church under Pope Leo XIV NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Massimo Faggioli, professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University — the new Pope's alma mater — about ...

Pope Francis’ perceived assault on Catholic doctrine and teaching was supposed to modernize the Church, but only alienated its most faithful followers. EPA In 2023, he was appointed prefect of ...

Pope Leo XIV's first full day as head of the Catholic Church is underway on May 9. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app U.S. Politics Sports ...

Pope Leo XIV marked his first full day as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church by celebrating Mass in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Friday with cardinals.

Pope Leo XIV warns that AI may threaten human dignity, urging the Catholic Church to respond with ethical clarity and protect the vulnerable in a digital world.

Because of that, Pope Leo XIV's choice of name also suggests a continuation of much of Pope Francis' ministry. ... Pope Leo XIV takes helm of Catholic Church amid a priest shortage in the U.S. Pope; ...