Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, locals are eager to welcome him.

Pope Leo XIV became the leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first pope to ever have been born in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.

Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, locals are eager to welcome him.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pope. He spoke to the media for the first time Monday in Vatican City. He will be inaugurated on Sunday, May 18, in St. Peter's Square.

As pope, Leo XIV has focused clearly on peace policy, swiftly addressing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. In doing so, he joins the tradition of the political papacy – although to many of his ...

Pope Leo XIV holds Mass during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, Sunday, May 18, 2025.