December 23 Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘very disappointed’ after Illinois approves assisted suicide law Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Cardinal Cupich unsuccessfully urged Illinois Gov. Pritzker not to sign controversial medical aid in dying legislation into law.
December 22 Pope Leo appoints pro-immigration bishop to diocese home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Pope names pro-immigration bishop to Florida diocese near Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Rev. RodrÃguez advocates for migrant assistance, opposes deportations.
December 22 US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all' Archbishop Paul Coakley criticized President Donald Trump's mass deportations for spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities.
December 19 Cardinal Dolan 'at peace' after stepping down as archbishop, says successor 'loves the Lord' Cardinal Timothy Dolan steps down as archbishop of New York after 17 years, with Bishop Ronald Hicks appointed as his successor following Vatican approval.
December 17 Pro-life leader praises Vatican's 'inspiring' anti-abortion Nativity scene: 'It's really beautiful' The leader of the pro-life organization 40 Days for Life praised the Vatican's Nativity display honoring more than 25,000 babies who were not aborted.
December 16 Pope Leo to appoint Bishop Ron Hicks as New York archbishop replacing Cardinal Dolan: source Bishop Ronald Hicks could replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as New York archbishop after Pope Leo XIV accepts Dolan's mandatory retirement request.
December 15 Pope Leo XIV condemns 'antisemitic violence' after massacre in Sydney: 'We must eliminate hatred' Pope Leo XIV offered prayers and condemned "antisemitic violence" following a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney killed 15 victims.
December 12 Archaeologists uncover rare fresco of Jesus in town Pope Leo XIV recently visited Ancient underground tomb yields rare fresco of clean-shaven Jesus with Roman attributes. Discovery highlights early Christian art from persecution era.
December 2 Pope Leo XIV praised for 'dressing with respect' aboard airplane in new civility push Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised Pope Leo XIV's airplane outfit in a viral social media post, sparking debate about airline dress codes and civility today.
December 2 Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.