His appointments of bishops have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests.

Pope Leo’s stances on social and political issues have split opinions among Catholics, but they all seem to agree on one ...

Pope Leo's four-nation Africa tour featured firm denunciations by the pontiff of despotism and war and also unprecedented ...

The statement said Catholic tradition holds that nations 'can only legitimately take up the sword' in self-defense after peace efforts have failed.

Sometimes, when the bishop confers Confirmation—the gift of the Holy Spirit—you never see the young people again,” Pope Leo ...

Patriarch Hoyek, was a key figure in the creation of modern Lebanon who helped secure international backing for Lebanese ...

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