VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV appointed Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro to head the academy; he says he will focus on artificial intelligence, bioengineering and end-of-life issues.

After an initial MAGA freak-out, a number of Francis antagonists appear open to his successor. Though as Leo performs his inaugural Mass this Sunday—with JD Vance on hand—some Church-watchers ...

From an unreasonable focus on Church reform to mismanagement of the Vatican’s finances, new Pope Leo XIV will bring much-needed tradition and order to the Vatican when he is inaugurated this ...

The moment spoke to an evolving truth. As much as Leo has echoed Francis since his dramatic debut on the central balcony Thursday, the first American pontiff is also fast emerging as his own man.

ANALYSIS: In the first month of his papacy, Leo XIV has demonstrated that he has the grounded demeanor, bridge-building aptitude and focused vision needed to set his own course.

The appointment of long-serving chancellor Msgr. Renzo Pegoraro appears to be a sign of continuity with the outgoing president, whose turbulent tenure drew vehement criticism from pro-life advocates.

On Saturday, the new pope gave his first address to the College of Cardinals, explaining his name choice as a continuation of Pope Francis' concerns about technological transformation.

While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' LGBTQ+ outreach.

Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.

A look at the centuries-old tradition of burying popes in three coffins — and why Pope Francis decided to simplify his own burial rites.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the rising popularity of the TV series “The Young Pope” and what ...

As he has done in every major appearance since being named pope, Leo XIV invoked the name of his predecessor before a massive throng of 150,000 during his first Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s ...