Leo seems to be understanding that his ministry must be open to the world — a world that does not understand Italian.

Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect for ...

The pope suggested he was uncomfortable with “the style of prayer in that time and place,” adding, “In fact, I prefer to pray ...

The pope also said that Europe should be involved in security guarantees for Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President ...

Visiting two countries over six days on his first foreign papal trip, Pope Leo XIV preached unity, dialogue and respect.

"it would not be possible to invoke God as Father if we refused to recognize as brothers and sisters all other men and women." ...

Come behind the scenes with AP's reporters covering Pope Leo’ XIVs visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque. Leo was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, who all made high-profile visits to ...

Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor’s messages. Leo’s deliberate manner differed from ...

Pope Leo XIV, like his two immediate predecessors, visited the so-called Blue Mosque in Turkey's capital; he spent about 20 minutes inside but did not appear to pause for prayer as Pope Benedict XVI ...

Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Turkey on Sunday before heading to Lebanon, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the ...

The pope, arriving in Lebanon, also encouraged that country’s Christians to stay where they are, despite economic, political and security concerns.