Leo urges SSPX to 'turn back' as breakaway traditionalists plan bishop consecrations

Pope Leo, come to Silicon Valley

(RNS) — Twice in the last 135 years, the actions of a pope sparked massive global changes that met the cultural moment. The AI race is another such moment to meet.

Four key takeaways from Trump's Religious Liberty Commission Report

(RNS) — The advisory commission’s 224-page draft report includes some controversial recommendations.

Teaching Bible in public schools is not a good idea

(RNS) — Texas is calling for Bible passages to be part of the curriculum. Sure. Bring on Song of Songs!

Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its $57-68 million deficit

ROME (AP) — In churches around the world, Masses on the June 29 feast day often include a special collection for Peter’s Pence, a fund which both underwrites the operations of the central government of the Catholic Church and pays for the pope’s personal acts of charity.

Pope promotes Italian nun to top migrant role in his first major appointment of a woman to Holy See

ROME (AP) — With the appointment of Italian Sister Alessandra Smerilli, Leo appears to be following suit of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who made a point of promoting women to top-level management positions within the Holy See as part of his response to calls by women for greater decision-making roles in the church.