National Catholic Reporter

Inside the conclave, Part 1: How an American missionary became Pope Leo XIV

The first dinner of the conclave was, in a word, forgettable. "Rather plain," recalled Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey. After hours cloistered inside the Sistine Chapel on May 7, with the ...
National Catholic Reporter

Inside the conclave, Part 2: The surprising final moves toward an American pope

As Pope Leo XIV marks his sixth month in the papacy, Catholics are beginning to see just how he will put his mark on the throne of St. Peter. Leo has spoken out on a range of issues, from artificial ...
Catholic News Agency

New Slovak Virgin Mary mosaic highlights spiritual bonds between Slovakia and Vatican

Among other bishops and diplomats, two cardinals took part: the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Re, and ...
America Magazine

Pope Leo appoints Cardinal Cupich to commission for Vatican City State

Pope Leo XIV greets Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago during an audience at the Vatican Oct. 9, 2025, with a pilgrimage of labor union leaders from Chicago. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media Pope Leo ...