National & World
American? Peruvian? French? Augustinian, religious say, is Pope Leo’s core identity
(OSV News) — As headlines in major U.S. publications on May 8 blared that the first pope from the U.S. had been elected, newspapers in Peru, where he is a citizen, begged to differ.
Full text: Pope Leo XIV homily for Pentecost
The following is the full text of the homily given by Pope Leo XIV for Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Square June 8.
‘Humble, receptive and open’
When Pope Leo XIV walked out onto the balcony on May 8 to greet the world shortly after his election as the 267th bishop of Rome, Donna Sauer Miller burst into tears.
New pope’s Black, Creole roots illuminate rich multiracial history of US
(OSV News) — A New Orleans genealogist has found that the first U.S.-born pope has Black and Creole roots — and the discovery illuminates the nation’s rich multiracial history, the experience of Black Catholics and the importance of the church’s sacramental records.
10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV
(OSV News) — As the Catholic Church welcomes its first American pope, here are 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost.
Pope Leo: A pope is nothing more than a humble servant
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and nourish the faithful and to help bring God’s hope to the whole world, Pope Leo XIV said.
Study: Personal encouragement, Eucharistic adoration key to 2025 priestly vocations
(OSV News) — Personal encouragement to consider whether Jesus Christ is calling them to priesthood, along with regular Eucharistic adoration, continue to be key factors for young men seeking to become priests, according to a new report.
‘The pope we needed’ – Bishop Medley remembers Francis, prays for upcoming conclave
During the April 25 Mass at St. Stephen Cathedral for the intention of the soul of Pope Francis, Bishop William F. Medley reflected back to 12 years ago.
Africans remember Pope Francis as a Christian leader who had the continent at heart
NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — As Pope Francis’ death hits home for Catholics and non-Catholics in Africa, many remember him as a Christian leader who had the continent at heart.
Real conclaves: They aren’t the thrillers seen in film, professor says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Novels and films that include or revolve around a conclave often include nefarious plotting, or at least politicking, and attempts to wing it when it comes to the rules for electing a new pope.
