Vatican
Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration
The Vatican announced that Michelangelo’s Last Judgment will undergo its first restoration in 30 years, while the Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.
Pope Leo decries use of military force in fiery 'state of the world' speech
'A just and lasting peace': Pope Leo calls for dialogue after meeting Ukraine's Zelensky
Pope Leo scraps Francis’s Vatican fundraising panel amid budget shift
Israel-Lebanon peace is far off, and photo of Druze-Lebanese handshake shows it - analysis
“This is typical behavior by Israeli media at similar international events. There’s no need to amplify such falsehoods and serve the Israeli enemy,” Lebanon claimed.
Herzog meets with JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV at inauguration in Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass was on Sunday. Ahead of it, Herzog highlighted his family's ties to diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews, but he could be just the pope for us - opinion
The new pontiff resumed his predecessor’s calls for a ceasefire in his first Sunday address. Official church policy on Israel or the war is unlikely to change.
Pope Leo invokes spirit of Nostra Aetate in hope of renewed Jewish-Catholic ties - editorial
Every year, Jews have an opportunity to "wipe the slate clean" - it seems that the new Pope is also taking the same approach.
President Herzog plans to attend the Pope’s official inauguration ceremony
Herzog is expected to participate in the event alongside other foreign leaders.
Pope Leo XIV appeals to world powers for 'no more war' in first Sunday appearance
Leo said today's world was living through "the dramatic scenario of a Third World War being fought piecemeal," again repeating a phrase coined by Francis.
Leo XIV, first American pope, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was just elected as Pope Leo XIV, studied under a pioneer in Jewish-Catholic relations when he attended seminary in Chicago.
Lions of the Church: The most fascinating popes named Leo
From theologians to tacticians, emperors to reformers (and provocateurs), the Leos remind us that papal power isn’t always quiet, nor always humble, but is often fascinating.
WATCH: Vatican elects Robert Prevost as pope, becomes first American in role
The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls on Wednesday afternoon.
Catholic cardinals signal with black smoke there is no new pope yet
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as the Vatican's number two under Francis, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners.
