Pope Francis

Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis - analysis

"Leo is taking his time," Rev. Mark Francis, told Reuters. "While he is going to continue in the path indicated by Pope Francis, his disposition is very different."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the Unites States looks on from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.
 THE WRITER addresses a conference in Zagreb, which he initiated as ambassador in 2019, marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Vatican and the State of Israel.

Pope Leo XIV's letter to a rabbi is building bridges between Jews and Catholics – opinion

 AT A ceremony in 2016 where he presented his credentials as Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican, Oren David gifts Pope Francis with a replica of a sixth-century hanukkiah found in the Ancient Synagogue of Ein Gedi

The legacy of Pope Francis, marking a month since his passing - opinion

 David Michaels, B'nai B'rith's Director of UN and Intercommunal Affairs,  visited the Vatican, 2025.

New Pope, new era? Jewish leaders cautiously hopeful about Pope Leo - interview


British scientists find treatment for disease that contributed to Pope Francis’s death

The drug is manufactured by the US firm Insmed and made possible after 15 years of research by scientists from the University of Dundee.

 A woman holds a picture of Pope Francis inside Buenos Aires' Metropolitan Cathedral, after the death of pontiff was announced by the Vatican, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 21, 2025.

President Herzog plans to attend the Pope’s official inauguration ceremony

Herzog is expected to participate in the event alongside other foreign leaders. 

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Lions of the Church: The most fascinating popes named Leo

From theologians to tacticians, emperors to reformers (and provocateurs), the Leos remind us that papal power isn’t always quiet, nor always humble, but is often fascinating.

 Merchandise featuring images of Pope Leo XIV is displayed at a shop in Rome, Italy, May 13, 2025.

New pope Leo XIV faces scrutiny over past handling of clergy‑abuse cases

Resurfaced allegations state that the new pope failed to act against accused priests in Illinois and Peru, raising questions about how he will address clergy sexual abuse.

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Catholic cardinals signal with black smoke there is no new pope yet

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as the Vatican's number two under Francis, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners.

 Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Before his death, Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children for medical use

Ahead of his death in April, Pope Francis directed the Catholic relief organization Caritas to turn the vehicle into a medical clinic used to treat Palestinian children.

 Preparing the popemobile for its new purpose as a roving medical device for kids in Gaza.

Trump calls AI pope image a joke, but experts say it’s no laughing matter

Trump told reporters on Monday that the pope image was posted as a joke on his Truth Social account, which was then reposted by the White House across social media.

 An AI-generated image depicting US President Donald Trump as the pope.

'Even Iran sent a minister': Did petty politics keep Israel from sending rep to the Pope's funeral?

Conference of European Rabbis President Pinchas Goldschmidt discusses Pope Francis' legacy on Israel and views on the Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas war.

 Faithful and members of the clergy attend the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025.

Voices from the Arab press: Pope Francis and peace with Islam

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 BILLBOARD BEARS portraits of Pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, in Baghdad, March 2021 – ahead of the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.

What are the best movies on Vatican, the Pope to watch alongside next week's conclave?

Lev Cinemas is bringing back the movie Conclave just in time for next week's religious ritual.

 : RALPH FIENNES in ‘Conclave.’

Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?

There is internal division within the Catholic church on who will lead the Vatican.

 Worshippers take part in Mass for the late Pope Francis at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City April 23, 2025.