Pope Leo challenges Lebanon's political class to seek the "common good" In Lebanon, a country whose political leaders are accused of vast corruption, Pope Leo has asked the political class to set aside personal interests for the shared benefit of society. Ruth Sherlock
During Advent, immigrant congregations find hope shadowed by fear The weeks leading up to Christmas are typically a time of anticipation and preparation for Christians, but for some immigrant congregations the mood this Advent season isn't especially hopeful. Jason DeRose
In Istanbul, Pope Leo calls for unity between the eastern and western churches Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque and celebrates mass as he calls for peace and unity among Christians and Muslims. Ruth Sherlock
Here's why Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon matters Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry. Jane Arraf
Catholic nuns in Wisconsin return land bought in 1966 to an Indigenous tribe Franciscan nuns in Wisconsin transferred their land to the Lac du Flambeau tribe, believed to be the first such "land return" by a Catholic group in the U.S. Robin Washington
Pope's visit to Lebanon sparks hope but also frustration As Pope Leo prepares to visit northern Lebanon, Christian border villages in the south feel abandoned and struggle to rebuild after the war with Israel. Jane Arraf
Pope Leo's Lebanon visit sparks frustration as he'll skip the most battered region Pope Leo visits war-torn Lebanon but some in the country with the biggest percentage of Christians in the region are upset he's skipping the most battered part. Jane Arraf
Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence. Ruth Sherlock
Pope Leo is traveling to Turkey and Lebanon on the first foreign trip of his papacy This Thanksgiving, Pope Leo is making his first overseas trip as pontiff. He started in Turkey, where he called for tolerance between different peoples and religions. Ruth Sherlock
Pope Leo XIV embarks on first foreign trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon Pope Leo XIV is visiting Lebanon and Turkey for his first trip abroad, where he will push for Middle East peace and highlight the plight of local Christians. Ruth Sherlock
