EXCLUSIVE: Pope Leo XIV came to become head of the Catholic Church by way of Chicago. You’d expect him to be well versed in the ’85 Bears 4-6 defense, or the triangle offense of Michael Jordan’s Bulls ...

Pope Leo XIV speaks to members of the media in Castel Gandolfo on Oct. 7, 2025. Credit: OSV News photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters Pope Leo XIV intends to call all the cardinals to the Vatican for a two-day ...

A compelling creation myth was a must for every ancient civilisation, but Rome decided that one just wasn’t enough. In myth ...

Pope Leo will embark on his first trip outside Italy on Thursday, travelling to Turkey and Lebanon. Here is a history of ...

ISTANBUL (RNS) — An upcoming visit between two of Christianity's most prominent figures is a welcome sign that reflects what's already happening in many churches in Turkey. ISTANBUL (RNS) — Pope Leo ...

The title character, an American priest asked by the Vatican to investigate the sanctification of the pontiff who was proclaimed a saint in 2014, will be played by actor Mark Ruffalo. A painting of St ...

In church, it's the holy trinity. But on the silver screen, it's all about the big four for Pope Leo. It's not all feel-good flicks for the pope though. "Ordinary People," the 1980 psychological drama ...

Pope Leo XIV has revealed his favorite movies, ahead of a meeting with prominent figures from the film world on Saturday. All four of Leo’s chosen films were released in the 20th century, with the ...

Most everyone has a favorite holiday movie - even the Pope. In a video message shared by the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV divulged his all-time favorite movies, and one Christmas classic made the cut. Stream ...

Pope Leo XIV is on the side of the angels when it comes to matters of cinema. Last Saturday, after he gathered some of the film world’s luminaries at the Vatican, the pontiff delivered one of the most ...

Popes — they’re just like us! They like to watch movies, too. Pope Leo XIV revealed his four favorite movies of all time, ahead of a special event at the Vatican. The Chicago-born pontiff, the first ...