Pope Leo XIV blessed cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia, marking the first time the race traversed Vatican grounds. Overall leader Simon Yates and other top riders met the Pope, who honored ...

In this episode, we dive into a series of candid interviews conducted by veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell with cardinal-electors from around the world on the new pope.

God loves every person and wants to help everyone discover their inherent value and dignity, especially those who feel ...

In a tribute to Pope Francis and his message of hope for the Jubilee Year, elite cyclists rode through Vatican City and its ...

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee says a few years ago, he wouldn’t have believed he’d ever make it to the Giro d’Italia — and now ...

The text of Pope Leo XIV’s homily for the Mass celebrated June 1 in St. Peter’s Square that concluded the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion ...

An adult periodical cicada, in the process of shedding its nymphal skin, is seen on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Cincinnati.

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anne Marie Belgrave, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.