Pope Leo XIV heads off on holiday on Sunday, having spent his first two months as Catholic leader rebuilding unity and ...

After leading the Diocese of Monterey since 2018, Bishop Daniel Garcia, 64, has returned to his home state of Texas to serve ...

Workplace misconduct is costing organisations more than many realise, according to one expert. Misconduct—whether in the form of overt harassment or subtle microaggressions—is fuelling anxiety, ...

There was something about the way Ollie Pope celebrated his ninth Test century that spoke volumes about the moment's weight.

Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms of Pope Francis that adorned their facade with Pope Leo XIV’s shield; however, Vatican gardeners have already made ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A new pope means a new papal coat of arms topped by the papal miter and a set of crossed keys. Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms ...

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd while holding his first general audience, May 21, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) ...

Pope Leo XIV has taken aim at autocrats causing war and unrest across the globe, in his first speech after his inauguration as the head of the Catholic Church. Addressing hundreds of thousands of ...

The world will wait to see what Pope Leo XIV says through word, gesture and image. But these early days certainly set a tone – who can forget Pope Francis paying his hotel bills in person and visiting ...

Leo’s shield is divided diagonally: The upper half shows a white lily on a blue background, and the lower shows the emblem of the Order of St. Augustine – an order to which he belongs.

Pope Leo XIV's devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.

Pope Leo XIV, who grew up in a humble 3-bedroom home in Illinois, may follow in his predecessor's footsteps or opt for the more traditional choice of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.