When Pope Leo XIV stepped onto the St. Peter’s Basilica balcony to introduce himself to the world, he gave a short speech — about 500 words. But in that speech, he used the word “peace” nine times.

Ultra-Orthodox leaders are calling for an international day of prayer and fasting on Thursday in response to recent government efforts to conscript ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students and arrest those who ...

VATICAN CITY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Pope Leo has asked Catholics and other religious faithful to observe a day of fasting and prayers for peace in the Middle East ...

Humanitarian aid is airdropped to Palestinians over Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Credit: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP.) Listen On Friday, Catholics have been called to pray and fast ...

Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience, at The Vatican, Wednesday, Aug.20, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe ...