Cardinal Robert F. Prevost took the name Pope Leo XIV – an apparent nod to Pope Leo XIII, who championed the rights of…
Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church,…
‘Cultural Catholics’ who rarely attend Mass now make up half of the US church.
The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, taught that family ties were obstacles to enlightenment. However, his relationship…
The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s…
From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that…
Francis’ approach to Christian-Muslim dialogue differed notably from his predecessors, writes a scholar who studies interfaith…
As the first non-European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace…
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond on April 30, 2025.