December 19, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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.
December 1, 2025 Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.
November 30, 2025 Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.
November 30, 2025 Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.