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Pope Leo XIV 19 hours ago

First American pope welcomes Vance and Rubio for private Vatican audience

U.S. leaders JD Vance and Marco Rubio meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, discussing U.S.-Holy See relations, religious freedom, and international issues.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Snoop Dogg fires back at critics over inauguration performance

'Fox & Friends First' co-host Todd Piro and 'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy tackle President Donald Trump's Middle East trip, Snoop Dogg firing back at critics and a resurgence of Catholic aesthetics in pop culture. 

Pope Leo XIV 1 day ago

IN PICTURES: Pope Leo XIV addresses 150,000 faithful in inaugural Mass

Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV 1 day ago

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, peace during inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.

Media 5 days ago

Conservative brother of Leo XIV says new pope isn't ‘woke,’ praises his devotion to the Church

Pope Leo XIV's brother told "Uncensored" host Piers Morgan that the new pope will defend Church tradition and he would not describe him as "woke."

Pope Leo XIV 5 days ago

Pope Leo XIV makes first social media post, calling for peace

Pope Leo XIV made his first social media post on Tuesday in which he sent a message of peace, as he seeks to maintain an active social media presence.

Opinion 5 days ago

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: What Leo's choice of name tells us about the new pope

The regnal name that Cardinal Robert Prevost chose, Leo XIV, has beautiful and powerful resonance for anyone familiar with the history of the Church. 

Pope Leo XIV May 12

Sunny Hostin changes tune on Pope Leo XIV after learning of Haitian roots, declares 'we have a Black pope'

“The View" co-host Sunny Hostin expressed her excitement for Pope Leo XIV after discovering his maternal grandparents were described as people of color on government documents.

Travel May 12

Corpse of 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved' goes on display, astonishing worshippers

The remarkably preserved body of an early modern saint, St. Teresa of Avila, has been exhibited in Spain months after being found "miraculously incorrupt" last year.

Opinion May 12

HUGH HEWITT: Will Pope Leo XIV reverse the anti-American vibe from the last pope?

Pope Leo XIV is both the first American pope and the first boomer pope, and any projections about what his papacy will look like are premature right now.

VIDEO May 12

Pope Leo XIV holds first news conference

Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the press Monday morning during his first news conference at the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall.

Pope Leo XIV May 12

Pope Leo XIV dishes advice to journalists, mentions AI challenge in first news conference

VIDEO May 11

Childhood home of Pope Leo XIV becomes tourist destination

Fox News senior multimedia reporter Caroline Elliott reports on the crowds flocking to Pope Leo XIV's home outside of Chicago on 'Fox News Live.'

VIDEO May 11

Pope Leo XIV is establishing himself as his ‘own man’: EWTN vice president

EWTN Vice President Matthew Bunson discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first Sunday blessing and previews the next chapter of the Catholic Church on ‘Fox News Live.’

VIDEO May 11

Pope Leo XIV 'seems to be a conglomeration of last three papacies': Lauren Green

Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports on the beginning of Pope Leo XIV's ministry and breaks down his Augustinian roots.

Pope Leo XIV May 11

Pope Leo delivers first 'Regina Caeli' prayers from St. Peter's balcony

Tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to witness Pope Leo XIV hold the "Regina Caeli" prayer for the first time.

Pope Leo XIV May 11

Pope Leo XIV's first address draws similarities to Pope Francis' papacy while preserving forsaken traditions

Pope Leo XIV immediately draws both similarities and differences to Pope Francis' 12-year papacy.

Media May 10

Vatican goes viral: TikTokers fascinated by pope election

The ritual for electing a new pope took social media by storm this week as content creators reacted to the ancient tradition with memes, skits and parodies.

Pope Leo XIV May 10

Pope Leo XIV calls this a challenge to 'human dignity' in first address to cardinals

Pope Leo XIV warns that AI may threaten human dignity, urging the Catholic Church to respond with ethical clarity and protect the vulnerable in a digital world.

VIDEO May 10

The conclave elects an American pontiff

Can Pope Leo XIV unite a divided church?

VIDEO May 10

PA Catholic school students jump for joy celebrating American pope in viral video

St. Aloysius Academy principal Sister Margaret Fagan and her students discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV and what it means for American Catholics on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

First Amendment May 10

Catholic bishops vow to resist blue state law intruding on 'sacred' trust: 'Obey God rather than men'

A new law signed by Democratic Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson poses a danger to religious liberty and a sacred trust of Catholic priests, bishops say.

Media May 9

'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin 'concerned' for LGBTQ community with new pope

"The View" co-hosts debated about the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV and what his stances will be on LGBTQ+ politics after a 2012 statement of his resurfaced.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV's name gives clue to how he'll handle social, political divides, bishop says

American author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron says he thinks the new pope's papal name selection represents his motivations to strike a balance in a very divided world.

Roman Catholic May 9

Vance says he won’t play ‘politicization of the pope game’ over whether Leo XIV is conservative or liberal

Vice President JD Vance said this week he didn't want to get political about new pope Leo XIV, calling his election "a great thing."

Culture Trends May 9

Nancy Pelosi wants newly elected American Pope Leo to speak out against mass deportations

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Friday that she hopes the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will be vocal about opposing mass deportation.

VIDEO May 9

Choosing an American pope 'cannot be an accident,' says Paul Mauro

Fox News' Alex Hogan provides details on Cardinal Robert Prevost after he was named the first ever American-born pope. 'Outnumbered' panelists weigh in.

VIDEO May 9

Panel discusses what to expect from Pope Leo XIV, first American pope

‘Fox & Friends’ panelists Benjamin Hall and Jonathan Morris react to the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, and discuss what kind of leader he may become for the Catholic Church.

VIDEO May 9

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope Leo XIV as ‘citizen of the world,’ will build bridges with Trump

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York hailed Pope Leo XIV as a 'citizen of the world' who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Inclusive tone of new pope isn't sitting well with some in the 'America First' movement

The views of the Catholic Church's first American-born pope are stirring anger among some in President Donald Trump's "America First" movement.