Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages, as well as "no more war", as he lead a prayer to the Virgin Mary from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica.

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the release of hostages ...

Archbishop Martin asked Irish Catholics to pray to the Holy Ghost as cardinals begin the long process of prayer and discernment to decide a successor, which can often last for extended periods of ...

A teenager who was radicalised by Islamist extremist content online has been sentenced to eight years for the attempted ...

Leo XIV was a choice few saw coming. Quiet, thoughtful and not among the most frequently touted contenders, his elevation ...

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Maria and Justin Irish said the pope's face brightened when they showed him the ultrasound of their baby. Liz and Ryan Jones ...

The Pope is expected to visit the other papal basilicas in Rome in the following days, including Santa Maria Maggiore, where ...

That is a big call.” He said cardinals are entering the meeting “in a profound spirit of prayer and attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit who will, I am sure, guide our decisions”.

The business suddenly closed Dec. 22. No announcement was made and what remained on its website were the words to an Irish blessing. When the Argus Leader attempted to enter during normal business ...