ROME — Pope Leo XIV criticized prison overcrowding and insufficient inmate rehabilitation programs on Sunday as he celebrated a special Mass for detainees, guards and their families in the final event ...

On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass in St Peter's Basilica. In his homily, the Holy Father reflected on the word "Gaudete". He explained the "joy" of this Sunday reminds us of "the ...

The Vatican said an estimated 6,000 people signed up to participate in the weekend pilgrimage, including representatives from ...

Pope Leo XIV criticized prison overcrowding and insufficient inmate rehabilitation programs on Sunday as he celebrated a ...

Pope Leo XIV has strongly criticised prison overcrowding and inadequate inmate rehabilitation programmes, delivering his message during a special Mass for detainees, guards, and their families at the ...

This year will go down as one of the best and worst years ever to be a Catholic in the United States.

The women meet all the requirements except one: they're not men. As deacons, they could preach at Mass and preside over baptisms, weddings and funerals.