World Oct 05 Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Politics Apr 13 WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus… By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Oct 08 El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of U.S. crackdown On Wednesday, Seitz shared a video with the Pope, highlighting the migrants' struggles. The Pope expressed support for the Catholic leaders aiding these communities. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Aug 27 Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza History's first American pope also called for the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas in southern Israel, and for both sides and international players to end the war. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Nation May 22 Supreme Court 4-4 vote ends Oklahoma's taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school The outcome keeps in place an Oklahoma court decision that invalidated a vote by a state charter school board to approve the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, which would have been the nation’s first religious charter school. But… By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
May 01 How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know By Dan Cooney The world won’t know the next leader of the world’s Catholics until he appears before a throng of supporters in St. Peter’s Square. But in the coming days, powerful members of the Catholic Church from around the world will take… Continue reading
Apr 17 Recovering Pope Francis keeps Holy Week appointment to visit Rome prison Pope Francis visited Rome’s main prison and kept an Easter season appointment to spend Holy Thursday among the least fortunate despite his continuing convalescence from a life-threatening bout of pneumonia. Continue reading
Feb 24 Pope Francis shows slight improvement but his condition remains critical, Vatican says By Nicole Winfield, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests. Continue reading
Jan 01 Pope doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message, calls for commitment to protect life By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with an appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a "firm commitment" to protect and respect life from conception to natural death. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 2:03 News Wrap: Russian strike targeted Ukraine's capital, local officials say In our news wrap Saturday, Ukraine says their air defenses intercepted a Russian missile strike that threatened Kyiv as residents scrambled for shelter, Pope Francis removed a bishop in Texas who was one of the American Catholic Church’s loudest critics… Continue watching