The Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception from Washington, D.C., performed at Saint Mary ...

Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, can use his American upbringing to enhance significantly his papal ministry, but he must be ...

Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, ...

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, ...

Religious of the Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy take a selfie during festivities June 25 celebrating the 25th anniversary of ...

"The late Pope Francis really taught me about making sure that we’re mindful of those who are on the peripheries." ...

See scenes from the June 22 blessing and dedication of the historic papal cross—first erected for Pope St. John Paul II’s ...

The priests then gave the pope a blessing, he said. Pope Leo subsequently gave the three priests an "apostolic blessing with everyone else,” Urban told The Capital-Journal in a text message June 20.

Obtaining an apostolic blessing is not only a symbolic gesture of communion with the successor of Peter but also direct support for the charitable works the pontiff carries out on behalf of the ...

Pope Leo XIV is now granting apostolic blessings to the faithful around the world, a spiritual gesture that can be officially requested through the Vatican’s Apostolic Almoner’s Office.

Napoli's Triumph Meets Papal Blessing The Napoli football team visits Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican following their championship victory, highlighting the social and educational values of sports. 153 ...

This week, Willie gives a shout out to TODAY Video editor Liam Dahlborn attending Pope Leo XIV’s first papal blessing in Rome! To share your photos, use #SundayTODAY on social media.May 25, 2025 ...