Leo XIV, new pope and 'humble servant of God', visits Francis's tomb

What Pope Leo’s first days tell us about his priorities

A meeting with the College of Cardinals, a visit to Pope Francis’ tomb and an address to the media: Gerry, Sebastian and Ashley unpack it all on the final episode of the Conclave Podcast.

Will Pope Leo era bring openness or confrontation?

The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Catholic Church — not only because he is the first American pope, but also because he follows in the footsteps of an extraordinary predecessor, Pope Francis. Francis reshaped the identity of the Holy See through interfaith dialogue, his preferential option for the poor, and the groundbreaking “Document

Pope Leo visits Pope Francis' tomb and Marian shrine on first trip outside Vatican

Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome for a visit to a Catholic shrine and stopping on the way back to pay respects at the tomb of his predecessor Francis.

Leo XIV, once overcome the emotion by looking for the first time at the balcony of St. Peter’s Square as the new Pope, barely took a few seconds to remember his predecessor at the head of the Church. Also in his first days after being elected his words have made it clear that Francis’ footprint is present in the Pontiff. “His style was of total dedication and service and of sober essentiality of life. Let us collect this valuable heritage and re…

As part of his first trip outside the Vatican, he visited the Augustinian church in Genazzano, near Rome.

Pope Leo XIV: First public outing at historic sanctuary

Pope Leo XIV made his first outing since his election, on Saturday afternoon, traveling to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna